Letters To Lord Byron On A Question Of Poetical Criticism (1822)

""Letters to Lord Byron on a Question of Poetical Criticism"" is a collection of letters written by William Lisle Bowles in 1822. The book is a response to Lord Byron's criticism of Bowles' poetry, specifically his use of the pastoral genre. Bowles argues that the pastoral genre has a rich history and should not be dismissed as outdated or inferior. He also defends his own poetry, refuting Byron's claims that it lacks originality and depth. The letters provide insights into the poetic debates of the time and offer a glimpse into the literary world of the early 19th century. Overall, ""Letters to Lord Byron on a Question of Poetical Criticism"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature and poetry.To Which Are Now First Added The Letter To Mr. Campbell, As Far As Regards Poetical Criticism: And The Answer To The Writer In The Quarterly Review, As Far As They Relate To The Same Subject, Second Editions, Together With An Answer To Some Objections, And Further Illustrations.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.