Pictures Of Poetry: Historical, Biographical, And Critical (1799)

Pictures of Poetry: Historical, Biographical, and Critical is a book written by Alexander Thomson in 1799. The book is a collection of essays that explore the historical, biographical, and critical aspects of poetry. The essays are structured in a way that each one focuses on a specific poet and his works. The book covers a wide range of poets, from ancient Greek and Roman poets to contemporary poets of Thomson's time. The essays in the book provide a detailed analysis of the poets and their works, including their themes, styles, and literary techniques. Thomson also provides historical and biographical context to help readers understand the poets and their works better. The book is an excellent resource for students of literature and anyone interested in poetry. Overall, Pictures of Poetry: Historical, Biographical, and Critical is a well-written and informative book that provides valuable insights into the world of poetry. Thomson's analysis of the poets and their works is detailed and insightful, making the book a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.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.