English Lyric Poetry, 1500-1700 With An Introduction (1897)

English Lyric Poetry, 1500-1700: With An Introduction (1897) is a book written by Frederic Ives Carpenter. The book is a collection of some of the most famous and influential English lyric poetry from the 16th and 17th centuries. The poems featured in the book are written by poets such as William Shakespeare, John Donne, Ben Jonson, and Andrew Marvell, among others.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of English lyric poetry. The first section is an introduction to the history of English lyric poetry, including its origins, development, and major themes. The second section contains a selection of love poems, while the third section features poems about nature and the natural world. The fourth section is dedicated to poems about death and mortality, while the fifth section contains religious and spiritual poems.Throughout the book, Carpenter provides insightful commentary on the poems, analyzing their themes, stylistic features, and historical context. He also includes biographical information about the poets, giving readers a deeper understanding of their lives and work.Overall, English Lyric Poetry, 1500-1700: With An Introduction (1897) is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to some of the most important English lyric poetry of the Renaissance and early modern periods. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of English literature.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.