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Thomson's "Winter," the Ur-text, and the Revision of "The Seasons."

Authors :
Jung, Sandro
Source :
Papers on Language & Literature. Winter2009, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p60-81. 22p. 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00311294
Volume :
45
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Papers on Language & Literature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36632960