Publisher's Synopsis
English Lyric Poetry, 1500-1700: With An Introduction (1897) is a book written by Frederic Ives Carpenter. The book is a collection of English lyric poetry from the period between 1500 and 1700, including works by well-known poets such as William Shakespeare, John Donne, and John Milton, as well as lesser-known poets. The book also includes an introduction by Carpenter, which provides historical and literary context for the poems. Carpenter discusses the themes and styles of the poetry, as well as the cultural and political context in which it was written. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, poetry, and history, and provides a comprehensive overview of the development of English lyric poetry during this important period in literary history.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.