Publisher's Synopsis
Henley and Burns, or The Critic Censured is a book written by John D. Ross and published in 1901. The book is a critical analysis of the literary works of two prominent poets of the time, William Ernest Henley and Robert Burns. Ross examines the themes, style, and literary devices used by both poets and provides a detailed critique of their works.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Henley's poetry and the second part on Burns' poetry. Ross begins by providing a brief biography of each poet and their literary background. He then delves into the analysis of their works, discussing the themes and motifs that are common in their poetry.Ross also addresses the criticism that both poets faced during their lifetime and provides his own perspective on their work. He argues that both poets were misunderstood by their contemporaries and that their contributions to literature were significant.Overall, Henley and Burns, or The Critic Censured is a comprehensive study of the works of two influential poets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the literary techniques used by Henley and Burns and their impact on the literary world.Being A Collection Of Papers Replying To An Offensive Critique On The Life, Genius And Achievements Of The Scottish Poet.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.
