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100 1 _aGilfillan, George,
_d1813-1878
245 1 0 _aSpecimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_Edition_of_the_British_Poets
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-01
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Marc D'Hooghe and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 2" by George Gilfillan is a literary collection likely produced in the mid-19th century. This volume forms part of a larger anthology that examines and celebrates the works of less prominent British poets from the period of Spenser to Dryden. It features a diverse range of poetic styles and themes, including personal reflections, nature, love, and social commentary. At the start of this volume, Gilfillan introduces readers to a selection of poets, detailing their backgrounds and contributions to literature. The opening section discusses William Habington, his life influenced by his family's tumultuous history, and highlights his intimate poetry, particularly the work "Castara." The text presents Habington's exploration of love and philosophy, capturing the poet's experiences and sentiments amidst the political and social turbulence of his time. Other poets mentioned include Joseph Hall and Richard Lovelace, continuing the examination of their unique styles and the historical context of their works. Overall, the beginning of this collection lays a rich foundation for understanding the lesser-known voices that contributed to British poetry, reflecting the varied expressions of human emotion and experience during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9668
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