Publisher's Synopsis
Dante And The English Poets From Chaucer To Tennyson is a book written by Oscar Kuhns and published in 1904. The book explores the influence of Dante Alighieri on English poetry from the time of Geoffrey Chaucer to Alfred Lord Tennyson. Kuhns examines the ways in which Dante's works, particularly the Divine Comedy, were translated, adapted, and imitated by English poets over the centuries. The book includes detailed analyses of the works of Chaucer, William Langland, John Milton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and other prominent English poets. Kuhns also discusses the reception of Dante's works in England, including the controversies surrounding their interpretation and the role they played in shaping English literary traditions. Overall, Dante And The English Poets From Chaucer To Tennyson is a comprehensive study of the impact of Dante's works on English poetry, and a valuable resource for scholars and students of both Italian and English literature.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.
