Sketches Of The Poetical Literature Of The Past Half-Century (1856)

by David Macbeth Moir

Book Overview

Sketches Of The Poetical Literature Of The Past Half-Century is a book written by David M. Moir and published in 1856. The book is a compilation of essays and critiques on the poetry of the past fifty years, covering the period from 1800 to 1850. Moir, a Scottish physician and poet, provides a detailed analysis of the works of notable poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, and Robert Browning.The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a particular period of the half-century. Moir provides a brief historical background of each period, followed by a detailed analysis of the poetry of that time. He evaluates the themes, style, and language of the poets and provides his opinion on their works.Apart from the analysis of individual poets, Moir also discusses the broader trends and themes of the poetry of the time. He examines the Romantic movement, the rise of the sonnet, the influence of classical literature, and the emergence of new poetic forms.Overall, Sketches Of The Poetical Literature Of The Past Half-Century provides a comprehensive overview of the poetry of the first half of the 19th century. Moir's insightful analysis and critiques make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164034405
• ISBN13: 9781164034407
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"