Selected Poems of Matthew Prior

Dobson, Austin; Prior, Matthew

ISBN 10: 1023674343 / ISBN 13: 9781023674348

Verlag: Hutson Street Press, 2025

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I-9781023674348

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Selected Poems of Matthew Prior
• Verlag: Hutson Street Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1023674343
• ISBN-13: 9781023674348
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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This volume presents a selection of the poems of Matthew Prior (1664-1721), a prominent English poet and diplomat of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Edited with an introductory memoir by Austin Dobson, this collection offers readers a comprehensive overview of Prior's diverse poetic output.

Prior was admired for his wit, elegance, and versatility. His works range from light verse and amorous lyrics to more serious philosophical and political poems. This selection showcases his best work, providing insight into the literary tastes and social customs of his time.

Austin Dobson's biographical sketch offers valuable context, exploring Prior's life, career, and literary achievements. This book is a valuable resource for students of English literature and anyone interested in the poetry of the Augustan age.

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