Lectures on poetry and general literature : delivered at the Royal institution in 1830 and 1831.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Montgomery, James, 1771-1854
Language:English
Published: London : Longman, Rees, Orme, Browne, Green, & Longman, 1833.
Subjects:
Poetry.
Literature > History and criticism.
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Physical Description:x, 394 pages
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The pre-eminence of poetry among the fine arts
  • What is poetical
  • The form of poetry
  • The diction of poetry
  • Various classes of poetry
  • On the poetical character; the themes and influences of poetry
  • A retrospect of literature
  • A view of modern English literature.