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Poetic Diction: A Study of Eighteenth Century Verse.
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Literary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025912783
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Poetic Diction: A Study of Eighteenth Century Verse offers a comprehensive examination of the linguistic and stylistic hallmarks of English poetry during the 1700s. Thomas Quayle delves into the specific vocabulary, rhetorical devices, and formal structures that defined the era's verse, providing an in-depth analysis of how poets like Alexander Pope and Thomas Gray shaped the literary landscape of their time.
The work explores the transition from the classical influences of the early century to the evolving sensibilities that paved the way for the Romantic movement. By scrutinizing the use of personification, archaic phrasing, and specialized terminology, Quayle illuminates the aesthetic values and theoretical underpinnings of the Augustan age. This study is an essential resource for scholars of English literature and those interested in the evolution of poetic expression, offering clarity on why certain linguistic choices became synonymous with the 18th-century style.
Throughout the volume, Quayle balances historical context with close textual readings, making this a foundational text for understanding the development of English prosody and the shifting standards of poetic decorum. Its insights into the relationship between language and artistic intent remain highly relevant for anyone studying the history of English verse.
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