Epistle to a Friend Concerning Poetry (1700) and the Essay on Heroic Poetry (second edition, 1697)
Description: This volume presents a scholarly edition of Samuel Wesley`s influential works: "Epistle to a Friend Concerning Poetry, 1700" and the "Essay on Her
Description:
This volume presents a scholarly edition of Samuel Wesley`s influential works: "Epistle to a Friend Concerning Poetry, 1700" and the "Essay on Heroic Poetry," specifically the second edition published in 1697. These texts offer critical insights into the literary landscape of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Analyzing poetic forms, heroic verse, and aesthetic principles, Wesley`s writings provide crucial context for understanding English literary theory and practice during the period. This collection is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the history of poetry and literary criticism.
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