English Poetry of the Seventeenth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780582084377)

Provides a comprehensive and entertaining account of the vitality and variety of achievement in seventeenth-century English poetry. Revised and up-dated throughout, Dr Parfitt has added new material on poets as varied as Marvell and Traherne. There is also a completely new chapter on women poets of the seventeenth century which considers the significant contributions of writers such as Katherine Philips and Margaret Cavendish. The proven quality and success of Dr Parfitt's survey makes this the essential companion for the teacher and student of seventeenth-century verse.


Author: George Parfitt
ISBN-10: 0582084377
ISBN-13: 9780582084377
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 07/06/1992
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.45w x 0.65d