Bøker av Richard Hurd

This essay by Richard Hurd, a British bishop and literary critic, examines the concept of universal poetry - that is, poetry that transcends national and cultural boundaries to speak to a universal human experience. Hurd draws on classical and contemporary examples of poetry to argue for the importance of this kind of writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this three-volume set, readers will find a collection of moral and political dialogues, as well as letters on chivalry and romance, written by the Reverend Doctor Hurd. This work offers deep insights into the political and social contexts of the 18th century, as well as thought-provoking philosophical discussions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.