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1636 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events Works published * Richard Brathwaite, ''The Fatall Nuptiall; or, Mournefull Marriage'', anonymously published * John Saltmarsh, ''Poemata sacra'' * Wye Saltonstall, ''Ovids Heroicall Epistles'', translated from the Latin of Ovid's ' * Longinus, ''On the Sublime'', an edition (not in English) by Gerard Langbaine at Oxford; a widely known edition; Ancient Greek criticism; twice reprinted before 1551 (see John Hall's translation, the first into English, 1652; and Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's influential translation into French in 1674) Births Death years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article: * January 1 – Jacques Cassagne (died 1679), French clergyman, poet and moralist * April 7 – Gregório de Matos, (died 1696), Brazilian Baroque poet * November 1 – Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux (died 1711), French poet and critic * Also: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Poetry
Irish poetry is poetry written by poets from Ireland. It is mainly written in Irish language, Irish and English, though some is in Scottish Gaelic literature, Scottish Gaelic and some in Hiberno-Latin. The complex interplay between the two main traditions, and between both of them and other poetries in English and Scottish Gaelic literature, Scottish Gaelic, has produced a body of work that is both rich in variety and difficult to categorise. The earliest surviving poems in Irish date back to the 6th century, while the first known poems in English from Ireland date to the 14th century. Although there has always been some cross-fertilization between the two language traditions, an English-language poetry that had absorbed themes and models from Irish did not finally emerge until the 19th century. This culminated in the work of the poets of the Irish Literary Revival in the late 19th and early 20th century. Towards the last quarter of the 20th century, modern Irish poetry tended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1696 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * Tuscan poet Vincenzo da Filicaja becomes governor of Volterra. Works * Aphra Behn - ''The Unfortunate Happy Lady'' * John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, ''Poems, (&c.) On Several Occasions: with Valentinian; a Tragedy'', London: Printed by Jacob Tonson, posthumously publishedWeb page title"John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (1647 - 1680)"at the Poetry Foundation website, retrieved April 11, 2009. 2009-05-02. Births Death years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article: * July 14 – William Oldys (died 1761), English antiquary, bibliographer and poet * Matthew Green (died 1737), English writer of light verse and customs official Deaths Birth years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article: * January 3 – Mary Mollineux (born c.1651), English poet * August 9 – Wacław Potocki (born 1621), Polish nobleman (Szlachta), moralist, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1551 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events Works published * Robert Crowley, published anonymously, ''Philargyrie of Greate Britayne; or, The Fable of the Great Giant''Cox, Michael, editor, ''The Concise Oxford Chronology of English Literature'', Oxford University Press, 2004, * Marcantonio Flaminio, ''Carmina Sacra'', posthumous, Italy Births Death years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article: * Bhai Gurdas (died 1636), Sikh scholar, poet and the scribe of the Adi Granth * Siméon-Guillaume de La Roque (died 1611), French * George Whetstone year uncertain (died 1587), English poet and author Deaths Birth years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article: * Ludovico Pasquali (born 1500), Italian author and poet * Sin Siamdang (born 1504), Korean painter, poet, embroiderer, calligrapher, scholar of Confucian literature and historyOlsen, Kirsten,''Chronology of Women's Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhai Gurdas
Bhai Gurdas ( pa, ਭਾਈ ਗੁਰਦਾਸ; 1551 – 25 August 1636) was a Sikh writer, historian and preacher who served as the Jathedar of the Akal Takht from 1606 to his death in 1636. He was the original scribe of the early version of Guru Granth Sahib. Early life Bhai Gurdas was possibly born in 1551 (exact year unknown but likely between 1543-1553) at Basarke Gillan, a small village in the Punjab. He was the only child of Bhai Ishar Das, nephew of Guru Amar Das, and Mata Jivani. Bhai Gurdas was near 3 years of age when his mother died. Bhai GURDAS (1551-1636) - SikhHistory.com After being orphaned at the age of 12, he was adopted by Guru Amar Das. Bhai Gurdas learned , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Poetry
German literature () comprises those literary texts written in the German language. This includes literature written in Germany, Austria, the German parts of Switzerland and Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, South Tyrol in Italy and to a lesser extent works of the German diaspora. German literature of the modern period is mostly in Standard German, but there are some currents of literature influenced to a greater or lesser degree by dialects (e.g. Alemannic). Medieval German literature is literature written in Germany, stretching from the Carolingian dynasty; various dates have been given for the end of the German literary Middle Ages, the Reformation (1517) being the last possible cut-off point. The Old High German period is reckoned to run until about the mid-11th century; the most famous works are the ''Hildebrandslied'' and a heroic epic known as the ''Heliand''. Middle High German starts in the 12th century; the key works include '' The Ring'' (ca. 1410) and the poems of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1585 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * Irish poet Tuileagna Ó Maoil Chonaire composes the poem ''Labhram ar iongnaibh Éireann''. * On the death of Pierre de Ronsard, Philippe Desportes became "recognized indisputably as France's greatest living poet," according to 20th century scholar Bernard Weinberg.Weinberg, Bernard, ed., French Poetry of the Renaissance, Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinois University Press, Arcturus Books edition, October 1964, fifth printing, August 1974 (first printed in France in 1954), , "Phillipe Desportes" p 157 Works published * Giordano Bruno, Italy: ** ''L’Infini de l’univers et les mondes'' ** ''De gli eroici furori'' ("The Heroic Enthusiasts"), a sonnet sequence and commentaries concerning the philosophy of love and love as a means of mystical ascent; dedicated to Sir Philip Sidney ** ''Cabala del Cavallo pegaseo'' Births * January 31 – Danie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Schwenter
Daniel Schwenter (Schwender) (31 January 1585 – 19 January 1636) was a German Orientalist, mathematician, inventor, poet, and librarian. Biography Schwenter was born in Nuremberg. He was professor of oriental languages and mathematics at the University of Altdorf. This is achieved by a preface written by Schwenter in the book ''Kurtzer, gründtlicher, warhaffter, gebesserter und vermehrter Underricht, Zuberaitung und Gebrauch deß Circkels, Schregmeß und Linial'' from George Galgemair and by an old chronicle of the University of Altdorf. His works include ''Delicia Physico-Mathematicae'' (Nuremberg, 1636) and ''Geometriae practicae novae et auctae tractatus I-IV'' (published posthumously in 1641). Among other topics, ''Geometriae practicae'' covers the art of baculometry - the measuring of inaccessible distances via staves. As a linguist, Schwenter was familiar with Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Syriac, and Aramaic. He was also an authority on Euclid. He died in Altdorf bei N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Poetry
This article focuses on poetry from the United Kingdom written in the English language. The article does not cover poetry from other countries where the English language is spoken, including Republican Ireland after December 1922. The earliest surviving English poetry, written in Anglo-Saxon, the direct predecessor of modern English, may have been composed as early as the 7th century. The earliest English poetry The earliest known English poem is a hymn on the creation; Bede attributes this to Cædmon ( fl. 658–680), who was, according to legend, an illiterate herdsman who produced extemporaneous poetry at a monastery at Whitby. This is generally taken as marking the beginning of Anglo-Saxon poetry. Much of the poetry of the period is difficult to date, or even to arrange chronologically; for example, estimates for the date of the great epic ''Beowulf'' range from AD 608 right through to AD 1000, and there has never been anything even approaching a consensus. It is pos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1637 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * After August 16 – Sir William Davenant becomes poet laureate of England on the death of Ben Jonson (on the death of Davenant in 1668, he is succeeded by John Dryden) Works published * Sir William Alexander, ''Recreations with the Muses'', contains ''Four Monarchicke Tragedies, Doomesday, A Paraenesis to Prince Henry'' (all previously published), and ''Jonathan: An heroicke poem'' * Arthur Johnston, Scottish poet writing in Latin ** ''Psalmorum Davidis paraphrasis poetica et canticorum evangelicorum'', translation of the Psalms ** ''Deliciae poetarum Scotorum huius aevi illustrium'', edited anthology * Thomas Jordan, ''Poeticall Varieties; or, Varietie of Fancies'' including "Coronemus nos Rosis antequam marcescant" ("Let us drink and be merry") * Ralph Knevet, ''Funerall Elegies'', elegies on Lady Katherine Paston * Shackerley Marmion, ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Traherne
Thomas Traherne (; 1636 or 1637) was an English poet, Anglican cleric, theologian, and religious writer. The intense, scholarly spirituality in his writings has led to his being commemorated by some parts of the Anglican Communion on 10 October (the anniversary of his burial in 1674) or on 27 September. The work for which Traherne is best known today is the ''Centuries of Meditations'', a collection of short paragraphs in which he reflects on Christian life and ministry, philosophy, happiness, desire and childhood. This was first published in 1908 after having been rediscovered in manuscript ten years earlier. His poetry likewise was first published in 1903 and 1910 (''The Poetical Works of Thomas Traherne, B.D.'' and ''Poems of Felicity''). His prose works include ''Roman Forgeries'' (1673), ''Christian Ethics'' (1675), and ''A Serious and Patheticall Contemplation of the Mercies of God'' (1699). Traherne's writings frequently explore the glory of creation and what he saw as h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1671 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * Antoinette du Ligier de la Garde Deshoulières awarded the first prize given for poetry by the Académie françaiseFrance, Peter, ''The New Oxford Companion to Literature in French'', p 234, New York: Oxford University Press (1995) Works published * Anonymous, ''Westminster-Drollery; or, A Choice Collection of the Newest Songs & Poems Both at Court & Theaters'' (second part published in 1672)Cox, Michael, editor, ''The Concise Oxford Chronology of English Literature'', Oxford University Press, 2004, * John Milton, '' Paradise Regain'd: A poem'' ..''To which is added Samson Agonistes'', published in May (''Samson Agonistes'' published separately in 1681) Births Death years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article: * April 6 – Jean-Baptiste Rousseau (died 1741), French poet and epigrammatist * September 7 – Antoine Danchet (died 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean De Montigny
The Abbé Jean de Montigny (1636 – 28 September 1671) was a French philosophic writer and poet, elected to the Académie française, but who died in his prime. Biography Born in Brittany, Montigny was encouraged by the marquise de Guiche, a granddaughter of Pierre Séguier, chancellor of France. Montigny delivered the funeral oration for Anne of Austria and was confessor to Louis XIV's Queen Marie-Thérèse. He published some poetry (''Le palais des plaisirs'') and a ''Letter to Erastus'' in which he took up the defense of the unfortunate epic ''La Pucelle'' of Jean Chapelain. In January, 1670 Montigny was named to the Académie française, reading for his reception "Reflections upon languages", a piece that the abbé d'Olivet pronounced the best that the Académie had yet heard. He was appointed bishop of Laon—a post that would have made him a duke and peer of France—but en route to take up his episcopal duties he died of a stroke. At the time of his unexpect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
