02292cam a22003373u 4500 33658 UtSlPG 20260610133752.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 53004444 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790 A history of English poetry Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-06 Produced by David Starner, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "A History of English Poetry: an Unpublished Continuation" by Thomas Warton is a scholarly historical account likely written during the late 18th century. This work serves as a continuation of Warton's earlier history of English poetry, focusing particularly on the Elizabethan literary scene, including sonnets and satire. The book offers critical analysis and historical context for various poets and their contributions, aiming to fill gaps in the existing records of English poetic evolution. The content of this continuation delves into the world of Elizabethan poetry, notably the sonnet form and its various practitioners. Warton examines influential authors like Samuel Daniel, Spenser, and Shakespeare, discussing their styles and the cultural significance of their works. He provides insights into the evolution of the sonnet, noting the contributions from both English and Italian poets, while also addressing the scholarly shortcomings in the previous historical accounts. The text is rich with references and critiques, presenting a detailed narrative of the poetic landscape of the time, thus contributing significantly to the understanding of English literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- History and criticism Sonnet Baine, Rodney M., 1913-2000 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33658 74504 74504