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Start Over Topic comparative literature Topic poetry (literary form) Topic thomson, james, 1700-1748 Publication Year Range Last 50 years Journal papers on language & literature
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1. Epic, Ode, or Something New: The Blending of Genres in Thomson's "Spring."

Author

Jung, Sandro

Subjects
*LITERARY form, *POETRY (Literary form), *EIGHTEENTH century, *EPIC poetry, *COMPARATIVE literature, *CRITICISM
Abstract

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.

Published
2007