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This essay presents criticism of James Thomson's poetry cycle "The Seasons," particularly the poem "Winter," and discusses its relationship to the development and revision of the collective work. An overview of the textual history of the work is given, analyzing the thematic and structural revisions made between 1730-1760.

This article presents a literary criticism of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's narrative poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," discussing its use of paradoxical juxtaposition and the theme of atonement. Discussion is offered regarding the religious themes present in the work, examining Coleridge's internal debate over the Christian doctrines of the Atonement and Redemption.

The author discusses the poetic genres and the poem "The Seasons," by James Thomson. The author argues that "The Seasons" is not an epic poem. The genre of 18th century long poems is discussed. "The Seasons" is compared to other poems that are considered long poetry, including "The Excursion," by David Mallet. The criticism that "The Seasons" received by 18th century critics is presented.

Presents an analysis that rehabilitates the values embedded in Dryden's poetic treatment of the male and female contributions to body and soul in procreation and how those roles are integral to the experience of the poem "Absalom and Achitophel." Analysis of Susan Greenfield's argument against the poem; Refutation of the position of Greenfield; Basis of Dryden's characterization of David's inordinate affection for his son, Absalom.