Author Description

Essays on Poetry is a collection of literary essays written by John Collings Squire, a British poet, writer, and critic. The book was first published in 1900 and contains a series of insightful and thought-provoking essays on various aspects of poetry. Squire's essays explore a wide range of topics related to poetry, including the nature of poetry, the role of the poet, the relationship between poetry and society, and the importance of form and style in poetry. He also discusses the works of prominent poets such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, and provides his own analysis and interpretation of their works.Throughout the book, Squire demonstrates his deep knowledge and appreciation of poetry, and his essays are written in a clear and engaging style that is accessible to both scholars and general readers. Essays on Poetry is an important work in the history of literary criticism, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of poetry and its place in literature.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.