02392cam a22003133u 4500 9667 UtSlPG 20260610133235.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878 Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_Edition_of_the_British_Poets Release date is 2006-01-01 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Marc D'Hooghe and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders "Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 1" by Gilfillan is a collection of poetry and critical reflections written in the mid-19th century. This work provides insights into the lesser-known British poets, offering both their poetry and accompanying memoirs that explore their contributions to English literature. Through this compilation, Gilfillan seeks to illuminate the influence and significance of these poets, establishing a broader narrative of English poetry that extends beyond the well-trodden paths dominated by figures like Chaucer and Milton. At the start of the volume, Gilfillan presents an introductory essay discussing the origins and evolution of English poetry, tracing its journey from the barbarous times of Roman Britain up to the establishment of Chaucer as a literary luminary. He reflects on the cultural shifts that ensued with the arrival of Christianity and the Anglo-Saxon conquests, mentioning key figures such as Caedmon and Bede while emphasizing the gradual development of a unique English voice in poetry. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the poets featured in subsequent sections, hinting at the intricate and often overlooked tapestry of voices that contributed to the richness of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9667 51360 51360