Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Complete
Exploring Hidden Treasures of British PoetryBy Various
Length25h 54m
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In "Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Complete," various editors have curated an anthology that illuminates the works of often-overlooked poets from the British literary tradition. The collection brings to light unique voices from the 18th and 19th centuries, capturing the richness of their themes and styles, from Romanticism'Äôs emotive landscapes to the nuanced expressions of the Victorian era. Each entry includes not only selected poems but also insightful memoirs that provide context regarding the poet's life and the circumstances that shaped their art, creating a tapestry of literary history that is both instructive and evocative. The project draws from the scholarly pursuits of its contributors, who were perhaps influenced by the growing interest in the literary canon and the desire to expand it beyond the more celebrated figures. Their commitment to recovering these forgotten voices speaks to their dedication to cultural preservation and literary diversity. This anthology serves as a testament to the vibrancy of British poetry, affirming that the tapestry of literature is woven from the contributions of many. This anthology is a must-read for scholars, students, and poetry enthusiasts alike. It invites readers to rediscover the beauty and depth of lesser-known poets and challenges assumptions about the hierarchical nature of literary greatness. Delving into this collection will not only enhance your appreciation for overlooked works but also broaden your understanding of the evolution of British poetry.
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GenrePoetry
Length25 hrs 54 mins
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Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1VOL. I.
2INTRODUCTORY ESSAY
3THE SPOUTS AND SOLEMNITIES WHICH FOLLOWED KING ARTHUR'S CORONATION.
4AN OLD TRADITION.
5ARTHUR'S INTRIGUE WITH YGERNE.
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6THE PROLOGUE.
7KING VORTIGERN'S MEETING WITH PRINCESS KODWEN.
8THE ATTACK OF RICHARD I. ON A CASTLE HELD BY THE SARACENS.
9THE SOLDAN SALADIN SENDS KING RICHARD A HORSE.
10DEGORE AND THE DRAGON.
11A BATTLE
12HUMAN LIFE.
13ALLEGORICAL PICTURES.
14COVETOUSNESS.
15THE PRELATES.
16MERCY AND TRUTH.
17NATURE, OR KIND, SENDING FORTH HIS DISEASES FROM THE PLANETS, AT THE COMMAND OF CONSCIENCE, AND OF HIS ATTENDANTS, AGE AND DEATH.
18I.
19II.
20III.
21IV.
22V.
23VI.
24ADVERTISEMENT.
25CONTENTS.: SPECIMENS, WITH MEMOIRS, OF THE LESS-KNOWN BRITISH POETS.
26JOHN GOWER
27THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN.: OF THE GRATIFICATION WHICH THE LOVERS PASSION RECEIVES FROM THE SENSE OF HEARING.
28JOHN BARBOUR.
29APOSTROPHE TO FREEDOM.: DEATH OF SIR HENRY DE BOHUN.
30ANDREW WYNTOUN.
31BLIND HARRY.
32BATTLE OF BLACK-EARNSIDE.: THE DEATH OF WALLACE.
33JAMES I. OF SCOTLAND.: THE KING THUS DESCRIBES THE APPEARANCE OF HIS MISTRESS, WHEN HE FIRST SAW HER FROM A WINDOW OF HIS PRISON AT WINDSOR.
34JOHN THE CHAPLAIN—THOMAS OCCLEVE.
35JOHN LYDGATE.
36CANACE, CONDEMNED TO DEATH BY HER FATHER AEOLUS, SENDS TO HER GUILTY BROTHER MACAREUS THE LAST TESTIMONY OF HER UNHAPPY PASSION.
37THE LONDON LYCKPENNY.
38DINNER GIVEN BY THE TOWN MOUSE TO THE COUNTRY MOUSE.
39THE GARMENT OF GOOD LADIES.
40WILLIAM DUNBAR
41THE DANCE OF THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS THROUGH HELL.
42III.
43IV.
44V.
45VI.
46VII.
47THE MERLE AND NIGHTINGALE.
48GAVIN DOUGLAS.: MORNING IN MAY.
49SKELTON.: TO MISTRESS MARGARET HUSSEY.
50SIR DAVID LYNDSAY.
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