Introduction to English Poetry

Author: Luo Lianggong
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book provides a basic introduction to the musical, visual, and meaning systems of English poetry. From the perspective of literary history, it introduces the main poetic schools, representative figures, and stylistic characteristics in English and American literature. It also discusses the perspectives and methods of poetry reading and appreciation, particularly introducing the basic principles and practices of translating English poetry into Chinese. This aims to help readers better understand Chinese translations of English poetry. Additionally, it selects short poems from major English and American poets of different periods that best represent their consistent styles for readers to read and appreciate.