The Metaphysicals and Milton
1956.
Chatto and Windus
, London, England
This is an erudite but still readable book of Literary Criticism comparing the two distinct styles , messages and motivations of the Metaphysical poets to a more standard poetical norm of the time such as Milton. ' The term Metaphysical poets was coined by the critic Samuel Johnson to describe a loose group of 17th century English poets whose work was characterised by the inventive use of conceits, and by a greater emphasis on the spoken rather than lyrical quality of their verse.'[Wiki.]. Exploring the characteristics of these writers requires a persistent study of English poetry beyond a brief description but this small book is a very good starting point.
$38.00
Specifications
| Author | Tillyard, E.M.W. |
| Illustrator | Nil |
| Publisher | Chatto and Windus |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | 1956 |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
First Edition |
| Size | 8vo (Octavo) |
| Chapters | V plus Appendices |
| Pages | 88pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Good Condition - Note: There is mild tanning and brown staining on all edges with a little foxing on the rear cover plus a 1cm absence tear on this rear cover near the spine, though strangely there is no chipping or other edge damage and no obvious extra shelf wear. With Dust Wrapper now protected by clear archival covering too |
| Overall | This is an erudite but still readable book of Literary Criticism comparing the two distinct styles , messages and motivations of the Metaphysical poets to a more standard poetical norm of the time such as Milton. ' The term Metaphysical poets was coined by the critic Samuel Johson to describe a loose group of 17th century English poets whose work was characterised by the inventive use of conceits, and by a greater emphasis on the spoken rather than lyrical quality of their verse.'[Wiki.]. Exploring the characteristics of these writers requires a persistent study of English poetry beyond a brief description but this small book is a very good starting point. |