Reading Eighteenth-Century Poetry

Reading Eighteenth-Century Poetry recaptures for modern readers the urgency, distinctiveness and rewarding nature of this challenging and powerful body of poetry. Provides in-depth coverage of poets such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, and many others. A broadly chronological structure incorporates close reading alongside astute contextual and historical detail The perfect guide for those returning to eighteenth-century poetry, or delving into it for the first time

PATRICIA MEYER SPACKS is Edgar F. Shannon Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature at the University of Virginia. She is the author of numerous books, and amongst other honors, was Vice President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences from 2001-2006.