The Theocritean Element in the Works of William Wordsworth (1920)

The Theocritean Element in the Works of William Wordsworth is a book written by Leslie Nathan Broughton in 1920. The book explores the influence of Theocritus, a Greek poet, on the works of William Wordsworth, a prominent English Romantic poet. Broughton argues that Wordsworth's poetry is heavily influenced by Theocritus' pastoral poetry, which celebrates the simplicity and beauty of rural life. Through a detailed analysis of Wordsworth's works, Broughton identifies several key themes and motifs that are reminiscent of Theocritus' poetry, including the use of nature as a source of inspiration, the celebration of rural life, and the portrayal of shepherds and other rural characters. The book provides a fascinating insight into the literary influences that shaped Wordsworth's poetry, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.