Essays On The Poets

In this collection of essays, De Quincey explores the lives and work of some of the greatest poets of his time, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Shakespeare. Drawing upon his own experiences as a poet and literary critic, De Quincey offers insightful and thought-provoking analysis of their contributions to the world of letters. For anyone interested in the history of poetry and literary criticism, this book is a must-read.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 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.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.