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S/LI/553. An examination of the representation of rural life and labour in eighteenth century poetry

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2011
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This paper examines the way in which rural life and labour is represented and debated in eighteenth century poetry. The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith and The Thresher’s Labour by Stephen Duck are examined in reference to the representation of rural life and labour. Both poet’s aims and concerns are identified, and the paper examines this particular form of the poetic voice.

 

KEYWORDS: The Deserted Village, The Thresher’s Labour, poetic voice, rural life, labour, eighteenth century poetry!,

 
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