02375cam a22003613u 4500 63547 UtSlPG 20260610134449.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 25014504 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965 Homage to John Dryden: Three Essays on Poetry of the Seventeenth Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier [The Hogarth Essays no. 4] Release date is 2020-10-25 John Dryden -- The metaphysical poets -- Andrew Marvell. Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Google Books.) "Homage to John Dryden: Three Essays on Poetry of the Seventeenth Century" by Eliot is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. The book examines the poetry of the seventeenth century, focusing particularly on John Dryden, the metaphysical poets, and Andrew Marvell. It explores the elegance, dignity, and unique qualities of poetry from this era, contrasting it with the popular verse of later periods. In these essays, Eliot seeks to revive appreciation for John Dryden's work, arguing that his genius extends beyond satire to a profound mastery of language that has often been overlooked. He discusses the characteristics of metaphysical poetry, particularly the complex interplay of ideas and emotions that defined poets like John Donne and Andrew Marvell. Through insightful analysis, Eliot highlights the sophistication and relevance of seventeenth-century poetry, emphasizing its contributions to the broader trajectory of English literature and calling for a renewed understanding of its merits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 17th century [The Hogarth Essays no. 4] https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63547 104371 104371