{"product_id":"henry-birkhead-and-the-foundation-john-william-mackail-9781248867006","title":"Henry Birkhead And The Foundation Of The Oxford Chair Of Poetry: A Public Lecture Delivered In The Examination Schools On Oct. 19, 1908","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \"Henry Birkhead And The Foundation Of The Oxford Chair Of Poetry,\" John William Mackail delivers a compelling public lecture, exploring the historical origins of one of the most prestigious academic positions in English literature. Mackail delves into the life and contributions of Henry Birkhead, the individual whose vision and endowment led to the establishment of the Oxford Chair of Poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lecture, delivered in 1908, offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural context that shaped the study of poetry at Oxford University. Mackail illuminates the significance of Birkhead's legacy and its lasting impact on the appreciation and understanding of poetry. Scholars of literary history, particularly those interested in the development of academic institutions and the study of English literature, will find this lecture to be an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John William Mackail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1248867009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781248867006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nabu Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.06d","brand":"John William Mackail","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872679670015,"sku":"9781248867006","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/henry-birkhead-and-the-foundation-john-william-mackail-9781248867006","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}