A Criticism On The Elegy Written In A Country Church Yard: Being A Continuation Of Dr. Johnson's Criticism On The Poems Of Gray (1810)

By John Young

Book Overview

""A Criticism On The Elegy Written In A Country Church Yard: Being A Continuation Of Dr. Johnson�������s Criticism On The Poems Of Gray"" is a book written by John Young in 1810. The book is a continuation of Dr. Samuel Johnson's criticism of the poems of Thomas Gray, specifically focusing on Gray's famous poem ""Elegy Written in a Country Church Yard"". Young provides a detailed analysis of the poem, discussing its themes, structure, and language. He also examines the historical and cultural context in which the poem was written, and explores the influence of other poets and literary traditions on Gray's work. Throughout the book, Young offers his own critical insights and interpretations of the poem, drawing on his extensive knowledge of literature and poetry. He also engages with the criticisms and interpretations of other scholars and critics, providing a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of Gray's masterpiece.Overall, ""A Criticism On The Elegy Written In A Country Church Yard"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and analysis of English poetry, and a must-read for fans of Gray's work.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164522531
• ISBN13: 9781164522539
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"