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100	1		_aLowell, James Russell, _d1819-1891
245	1	0	_aLectures on English poets
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-12-05
505	0		_aI. Definitions -- II. Piers Ploughman's vision -- III. The metrical romances -- IV. The ballads -- V. Chaucer -- VI. Spenser -- VII. Milton -- VIII. Butler -- IX. Pope -- X. Poetic diction -- XI. Wordsworth -- XII. The function of the poet.
508			_aCharlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Lectures on English Poets" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of scholarly lectures on poetry written in the late 19th century. The work analyzes key figures in English poetry and the qualities that define their contributions, reflecting on the rich literary tradition of England. It likely covers a range of poets, with Lowell's unique insights blending historical context, personal anecdotes, and critical observation, making it a valuable text for readers interested in literary analysis. The opening of the book sets the stage for Lowell's exploration of English poetry, outlining his qualifications and the context of his lectures at the Lowell Institute. He acknowledges the challenge of discussing poetry, noting that it transcends mere understanding and requires a deep emotional response. Lowell introduces themes such as the imaginative and emotional depth of poetry, the poetic faculty versus mere literary ability, and the inherent beauty and power of poetic expression. As he begins his first lecture, he emphasizes that poetry captures feelings and insights that enrich the human experience, thus challenging the audience to engage with the deeper meanings behind the works of the poets he will discuss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cCleveland: The Rowfant Club, 1897
653			_aEnglish poetry -- History and criticism
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/lecturesonenglis01lowe/page/n7/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72324
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