On English Poetry
Being An Irregular Approach To The Psychology Of This Art, From Evidence Mainly Subjective
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On English Poetry: Being An Irregular Approach To The Psychology Of This Art, From Evidence Mainly Subjective is a book written by Robert Graves. The book explores the psychology of English poetry through a subjective lens. Graves delves into the intricacies of the art form, examining the ways in which poets use language to convey meaning and emotion. He also explores the role of the poet in society, and how poetry has evolved over time. The book is written in a non-linear, unconventional style, reflecting Graves' belief that poetry is not a rigid, formulaic art form, but rather a fluid and dynamic expression of the human experience. Overall, On English Poetry is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the art form, written by one of the most respected poets of the 20th century.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.
Robert Graves
Robert Graves (1895–1985) was an English novelist, poet, and translator of Classical Greek and Roman literature, and one of the most prominent English writers of the 20th century. He was an extremely prolific writer, who published more than 140 novels and collections of poetry. In addition to novels and poetry, he published groundbreaking analysis of Greek mythology, as well as memoir. Graves is best known for his historical novels, which include I, Claudius, Claudius, the God, The Golden Fleece, King Jesus, and Count Belisarius. Robert Graves served in combat in World War I and was gravely wounded at the Battle of the Somme. Following his recovery, he wrote several works of war poetry as well as a memoir of his time in combat, entitled Goodbye to All That. In 1934, Robert Graves was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his historical novels dealing with the Roman Emperor Claudius.
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