The Divine Science: The Aesthetic Of Some Representative Seventeenth-Century English Poets - Paperback

by Leah Jonas (Author)

The Divine Science: The Aesthetic Of Some Representative Seventeenth-Century English Poets by Leah Jonas is a literary analysis of the works of several prominent English poets from the 17th century. The book explores the aesthetic principles that guided the poets in their writing, focusing on their use of language, imagery, and themes. The poets discussed in the book include John Donne, George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, Andrew Marvell, and John Milton, among others. The book also examines the religious and philosophical ideas that influenced the poets, particularly their views on the relationship between God and humanity. Through close readings of their poetry, The Divine Science offers a nuanced and insightful look at the literary and intellectual landscape of 17th-century England.Columbia University Studies In English And Comparative Literature, Number 151.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.