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Observations On Poetry, Especially The Epic

Observations On Poetry, Especially The Epic

Henry Pemberton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437287691
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Observations On Poetry, Especially The Epic: Occasioned By The Late Poem Upon Leonidas (1738) by Henry Pemberton is a literary work that offers a critical analysis of epic poetry, with a particular focus on the poem ''Leonidas'' by Richard Glover. Published in 1738, the book provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of epic poetry, including its structure, themes, and language. Pemberton draws on the works of renowned poets such as Homer and Virgil to illustrate his points and offers his own insights on the nature of epic poetry. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and evolution of poetry.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.

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