Books by "Thomas Warton (Poet Laureate.)"
12 books found
A History of English Literature and of the Chief English Writers
by Alexander Hamilton Thompson, Thomas Budd Shaw
1901 · London : J. Murray
Thomas Dugdale's 'Curiosities of Great Britain' is a captivating exploration of unique landmarks and peculiar customs throughout the British Isles. Dugdale's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a detailed look at lesser-known historical, natural, and cultural wonders. This book stands out in the literary world for its blend of travel writing, history, and folklore, offering a comprehensive perspective on the diversity and richness of Great Britain's heritage. As a notable historian and travel enthusiast, Thomas Dugdale's passion for uncovering hidden gems across Great Britain is evident in 'Curiosities of Great Britain'. His meticulous research and firsthand experiences bring authenticity to the narrative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in discovering the lesser-explored aspects of British history and landscape. I highly recommend 'Curiosities of Great Britain' to readers seeking a deeper understanding of the fascinating and sometimes bizarre aspects of British culture. Dugdale's expertly crafted exploration of the peculiarities found throughout the country offers a fresh perspective that will both inform and entertain those with a curiosity for the extraordinary.
The volumes include essays on aspects of English history and contain Buckle's commonplace books.
History of English Poetry from the Twelfth to the Close of the Sixteenth Century
by Thomas Warton
1871
This book is a unique compilation of thinkers and scholars and interesting intellectuals with the Christian name of Thomas.
In the middle of the eighteenth century, English literature, composition, and rhetoric were introduced almost simultaneously into colleges throughout the British cultural provinces. Professorships of rhetoric and belles lettres were established just as print was reaching a growing reading public and efforts were being made to standardize educated taste and usage. The provinces saw English studies as a means to upward social mobility through cultural assimilation. In the educational centers of England, however, the introduction of English represented a literacy crisis brought on by provincial institutions that had failed to maintain classical texts and learned languages. Today, as rhetoric and composition have become reestablished in the humanities in American colleges, English studies are being broadly transformed by cultural studies, community literacies, and political controversies. Once again, English departments that are primarily departments of literature see these basic writing courses as a sign of a literacy crisis that is undermining the classics of literature. The Formation of College English reexamines the civic concerns of rhetoric and the politics that have shaped and continue to shape college English.