Ancient Myths in Modern Poets

By Helen Archibald Clarke

Book Overview

Ancient Myths in Modern Poets is a book written by Helen Archibald Clarke that explores the influence of ancient myths on modern poetry. The book delves into the works of several poets, including T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats, and Robert Graves, and examines how they have incorporated elements of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology into their poetry. Clarke provides detailed analyses of specific poems and identifies the mythological references and allusions within them. The book also explores the ways in which the poets have adapted and reinterpreted these ancient myths to reflect contemporary concerns and issues. Through her analysis, Clarke demonstrates the enduring relevance and power of these ancient stories and their ability to inspire and inform modern poetry. Ancient Myths in Modern Poets is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between ancient mythology and modern literature, and will be of interest to students and scholars of poetry, mythology, and literary criticism.1910. Contents: The Prometheus Myth from Hesiod to Shelley; and The Moon and the Sun from the Homeric Hymns to Keats.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: 1162723521
• ISBN13: 9781162723525
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"