The English Lyric

The English Lyric is a book written by Felix E. Schelling that explores the history and evolution of English poetry from the 16th to the 19th century. The book is divided into six parts and covers various themes such as the influence of classical literature on English poetry, the emergence of the sonnet form, the rise of the metaphysical poets, and the Romantic movement. Schelling provides insightful analysis of the works of notable poets such as William Shakespeare, John Donne, John Milton, Alexander Pope, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The book also includes a detailed bibliography for further reading. Overall, The English Lyric is a comprehensive and informative guide for anyone interested in the study of English poetry.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.