The Poets And The Poetry Of The Century: Humor, Society, Parody, And Occasional Verse (1894)

by Alfred Henry Miles

Book Overview

The Poets and the Poetry of the Century: Humor, Society, Parody, and Occasional Verse is a book written by Alfred Henry Miles and first published in 1894. This literary work explores the poetry of the 19th century, focusing on the themes of humor, society, parody, and occasional verse. Miles provides a comprehensive analysis of the works of well-known poets of the time, such as Alfred Tennyson, Robert Browning, and William Wordsworth, as well as lesser-known poets. The book is divided into chapters, each one dedicated to a specific theme or poet. It also includes biographical information about the poets and their works, as well as critical commentary on the style and themes of their poetry. The Poets and the Poetry of the Century is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the evolution of poetry in the 19th century.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: 1166626512
• ISBN13: 9781166626518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"