Minor Poets of the Caroline Period, Vol. III by George Saintsbury et al.
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About this eBook
| Editor | Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933 |
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| Contributor | Cleveland, John, 1613-1658 |
| Contributor | Flatman, Thomas, 1637-1688 |
| Contributor | King, Henry, 1592-1669 |
| Contributor | Stanley, Thomas, 1625-1678 |
| Contributor | Whiting, Nathaneel, 1617?-1682 |
| Title | Minor Poets of the Caroline Period, Vol. III |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | John Cleveland: Poems -- Thomas Stanley: Poems not printed after 1647; Poems printed in 1647 and reprinted in 1656 but not in 1651; 1651 poems; Poems appearing only in the edition of 1656 -- Henry King: Poems, elegies, paradoxes, and sonnets -- Thomas Flatman: Poems and songs -- Nathaniel Whiting: The pleasing history of Albino and Bellama. |
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| Summary | "Minor Poets of the Caroline Period, Vol. III" by George Saintsbury is a historical collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This volume features works by several poets, including John Cleveland, Thomas Stanley, Henry King, Thomas Flatman, and Nathaniel Whiting, providing insights into the literary contributions of the Caroline period. The collection aims to present a comprehensive and accessible edition of their poems, highlighting the complexities and richness of their styles and themes. The opening of this volume establishes the editorial journey undertaken by George Saintsbury to compile and present the works of these minor poets. He reflects on the challenges he faced in sourcing the materials, modernizing the texts, and ensuring authenticity amidst previous editions that often included spurious attributions. Saintsbury emphasizes his commitment to making this literary treasure accessible, while also expressing gratitude for the assistance he received along the way. The introduction sets the stage for the selected poets and their contributions, offering a brief glimpse into the historical context and literary merit of Cleveland and his contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46856 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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