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Forgotten Lyrics of the Eighteenth Century

by Oswald Doughty
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025659947
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 222
  • Original Price: GBP 25.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 490 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Poetry

"Forgotten Lyrics of the Eighteenth Century" offers an illuminating exploration into the lesser-known poetic treasures of a transformative era in English literature. Compiled and analyzed by Oswald Doughty, this work rescues from obscurity the delicate, witty, and often profound verses that define the lyric tradition of the 1700s. Moving beyond the shadow of the period's more dominant epic and didactic forms, the collection highlights the variety and charm of the century's shorter poems.

The book provides critical insight into the social and aesthetic contexts that birthed these lyrics, tracing the evolution of sentiment, nature, and artifice in the Georgian age. Readers will encounter a diverse array of voices that capture the shifting moods of the century, from the playful to the melancholic. By showcasing these forgotten works, Doughty presents a more nuanced and vibrant picture of the eighteenth-century literary landscape. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of English poetry and anyone seeking to rediscover the hidden gems of the Augustan and Pre-Romantic periods. Through its careful selection and thoughtful commentary, "Forgotten Lyrics of the Eighteenth Century" remains a testament to the enduring power of the English lyric voice.

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