Excerpt from A Song to David
More especially in the field of our great poetical literature is this oversight noticeable, and the following poem is one of many instances of this disregard of high and genuine poetry.
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CHRISTOPHER SMART holds degrees from Yale University and Columbia University.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an annotated edition of a renowned and elusive poem by the eighteenth-century English writer Christopher Smart. A Song to David is an ambitious work that combines religious devotion with imaginative brilliance, establishing its place as one of the greatest devotional poems in the English language. Smart's literary achievement was a response to the prevailing rationalism of his era. By celebrating the spiritual journey of King David through themes of praise, adoration, and wisdom, the author presents a compelling vision of faith and transcendence. The book contains extensive annotations that provide invaluable insights into the poem's historical, literary, and theological contexts. These annotations illuminate the complex symbolism, biblical allusions, and philosophical ideas woven into Smart's verse. This meticulously edited edition also includes a comprehensive introduction that explores Smart's life and work, examining the influences that shaped A Song to David and its enduring significance in English literature. This book is not only an essential resource for scholars and students of English literature but also a captivating and rewarding read for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, poetry, and the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334360220_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334360220
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