Download or read book Classical Influences on English Poetry written by J.A.K. Thomson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-30 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1951 this book presents a comprehensive account of the classical influences on English poetry with illustrative examples. This is a sequel to Thomson’s book on Classical Background of English Literature. The author brings important themes like Homer and epic tradition in antiquity; Milton and epic tradition in modern times; didactic poetry; lyric poetry; elegiac poetry; satire and comedy; and the epigram. This is an interesting read for students of English literature and general readers interested in English poetry.