Sign-In
Cart
Forty-Two Poems and the Grecians
Hardcover
General EducationGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025661155
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Forty-Two Poems and the Grecians brings together the lyrical brilliance and philosophical inquiries of James Elroy Flecker, a significant figure in early 20th-century British literature. The first section of the volume contains forty-two poems that exemplify Flecker's commitment to the Parnassian movement. His verse is characterized by vivid imagery, classical precision, and a deep appreciation for Mediterranean aesthetics, moving away from the sentimentalism of his Victorian predecessors towards a more objective and decorative style.
Following the poetic selection is The Grecians, a compelling dialogue on the nature of education. Through this prose work, Flecker explores the Hellenic ideal of balanced development-physical, intellectual, and spiritual-and its relevance to contemporary schooling. Set against a backdrop of scholarly discourse, the dialogue argues for an educational system that fosters true culture rather than mere technical proficiency. Together, these works provide a comprehensive look at Flecker's dual legacy as both a meticulous craftsman of verse and a thoughtful critic of modern pedagogy. This collection remains a vital resource for readers interested in the intersection of classical tradition and modern literary expression.
This 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 may 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.
This 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.
As 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.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Fleckers, James Elroy
Also in
General Poetry
Dante's Vita Nuova, New Edition: A Translation and an Essay
Alighieri, Dante
Pitavy, Francois
Paperback
Sounding the Seasons Enlarged Edition: One Hundred and Ten Sonnets for the Christian Year
Guite, Malcolm
Paperback
Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way
Le Guin, Ursula K.
Lao Tzu
Paperback
They Bloom Because of You: Poems on the Infinite Love, Growth, and Magic of Motherhood
Urlichs, Jessica
Paperback
Ariel: The Restored Edition: A Facsimile of Plath's Manuscript, Reinstating Her Original Selection and Arrangement
Plath, Sylvia
Paperback
This Is the Main Event: Discovering the Life You Long for in the Life You Have
Smith, Joshua Luke
Hardcover