Publisher's Synopsis
""The Poet's Poet"" is a collection of essays written by Elizabeth Atkins that explore the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse over the past 150 years. The book delves into the works of some of the most influential poets of the period, including Tennyson, Browning, Yeats, and Eliot, among others. Atkins examines the themes and motifs that these poets explored in their work, including love, nature, spirituality, and the human condition. She also explores the ways in which these poets saw their role as artists, and how they sought to use their work to inspire and uplift their readers. Through her insightful analysis, Atkins provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of English poetry and the minds of some of its greatest practitioners. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, literature, or the creative process.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.