A Warton, Thomas 1728-1790 creator Baine, Rodney M. 1913-2000 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A History of English Poetry: an Unpublished Continuation" by Thomas Warton is a scholarly historical account likely written during the late 18th century.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.) Release date is 2010-09-06 Produced by David Starner, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Original publication data not identified English poetry -- History and criticism Sonnet PR Original publication data not identified 53004444 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33658 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33658 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133752.0 33658