Bøger af H F B Brett-Smith

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Peacock�������s Four Ages of Poetry; Shelley�������s Defense of Poetry; Browning�������s Essay on Shelley is a book written by H.F.B. Brett-Smith, first published in 1921. The book is a collection of three essays, each focusing on a different aspect of poetry and its significance in literature.The first essay, Peacock�������s Four Ages of Poetry, explores Thomas Love Peacock�������s theory of the four ages of poetry, which he believed were the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. Brett-Smith examines each age in detail, discussing the poets and their works that exemplify each period.The second essay, Shelley�������s Defense of Poetry, delves into Percy Bysshe Shelley�������s famous essay on the nature and importance of poetry. Brett-Smith analyzes Shelley�������s argument that poetry is the highest form of human expression, and that it has the power to inspire and transform society.The final essay, Browning�������s Essay on Shelley, is a critique of Robert Browning�������s essay on Shelley. Brett-Smith examines Browning�������s views on Shelley�������s poetry and his defense of the poet against his critics.Overall, Peacock�������s Four Ages of Poetry; Shelley�������s Defense of Poetry; Browning�������s Essay on Shelley provides a comprehensive look at the significance of poetry in literature, and the impact it has on society and culture.Additional Author Is Robert Browning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.