From Shakespeare to Pope an Inquiry Into the Causes and Phenomena of the Rise of Classical Poetry in England

""From Shakespeare to Pope: An Inquiry into the Causes and Phenomena of the Rise of Classical Poetry in England"" is a book written by Edmund Gosse. The book explores the emergence and development of classical poetry in England, from the Elizabethan era until the 18th century. Gosse examines the factors that led to the rise of this type of poetry, such as the influence of the classical literature of Greece and Rome, the political and social changes of the time, and the development of new literary forms and genres. The book also provides an overview of the major poets of the period, including William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Alexander Pope, and their contributions to the development of classical poetry. Overall, ""From Shakespeare to Pope"" offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the rise of classical poetry in England, and its impact on the literary and cultural landscape of the country.1885. This volume originated from lectures first delivered by Gosse to members of the University of Cambridge, in the Hall of Trinity College. Contents: Dedication; Poetry at the Death of Shakespeare; Waller and Sacharissa; The Exiles; Davenant and Cowley; The Reaction; and The Restoration. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.