Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Complete
Exploring Hidden Treasures of British PoetryBy Various
Length25h 54m
About this audiobook
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.
26JOHN GOWER
2INTRODUCTORY ESSAY
27THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN.: OF THE GRATIFICATION WHICH THE LOVERS PASSION RECEIVES FROM THE SENSE OF HEARING.
3THE SPOUTS AND SOLEMNITIES WHICH FOLLOWED KING ARTHUR'S CORONATION.
28JOHN BARBOUR.
4AN OLD TRADITION.
29APOSTROPHE TO FREEDOM.: DEATH OF SIR HENRY DE BOHUN.
5ARTHUR'S INTRIGUE WITH YGERNE.
30ANDREW WYNTOUN.
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6THE PROLOGUE.
31BLIND HARRY.
7KING VORTIGERN'S MEETING WITH PRINCESS KODWEN.
32BATTLE OF BLACK-EARNSIDE.: THE DEATH OF WALLACE.
8THE ATTACK OF RICHARD I. ON A CASTLE HELD BY THE SARACENS.
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.
9THE SOLDAN SALADIN SENDS KING RICHARD A HORSE.
34JOHN THE CHAPLAIN—THOMAS OCCLEVE.
10DEGORE AND THE DRAGON.
35JOHN LYDGATE.
11A BATTLE
36CANACE, CONDEMNED TO DEATH BY HER FATHER AEOLUS, SENDS TO HER GUILTY BROTHER MACAREUS THE LAST TESTIMONY OF HER UNHAPPY PASSION.
12HUMAN LIFE.
37THE LONDON LYCKPENNY.
13ALLEGORICAL PICTURES.
38DINNER GIVEN BY THE TOWN MOUSE TO THE COUNTRY MOUSE.
14COVETOUSNESS.
39THE GARMENT OF GOOD LADIES.
15THE PRELATES.
40WILLIAM DUNBAR
16MERCY AND TRUTH.
41THE DANCE OF THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS THROUGH HELL.
17NATURE, OR KIND, SENDING FORTH HIS DISEASES FROM THE PLANETS, AT THE COMMAND OF CONSCIENCE, AND OF HIS ATTENDANTS, AGE AND DEATH.
42III.
18I.
43IV.
19II.
44V.
20III.
45VI.
21IV.
46VII.
22V.
47THE MERLE AND NIGHTINGALE.
23VI.
48GAVIN DOUGLAS.: MORNING IN MAY.
24ADVERTISEMENT.
49SKELTON.: TO MISTRESS MARGARET HUSSEY.
25CONTENTS.: SPECIMENS, WITH MEMOIRS, OF THE LESS-KNOWN BRITISH POETS.
50SIR DAVID LYNDSAY.
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