West-Country Poets, Their Lives And Works: Being An Account Of About Four Hundred Verse Writers Of Devon And Cornwall, With Poems And Extracts (1896) is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the lives and works of approximately four hundred verse writers from the West Country of England, specifically from the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The book is written by William Henry Kearley Wright, who was a notable historian and literary critic of his time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the West Country poets' lives and works. The first section provides an introduction to the West Country poets and their literary traditions. It also includes a brief history of the region and its cultural significance.The second section of the book features biographical sketches of the poets, detailing their lives, careers, and literary achievements. The third section contains a selection of poems and extracts from the poets' works, providing readers with a glimpse into the themes, styles, and techniques that were popular among West Country poets during the time period covered by the book.Overall, West-Country Poets, Their Lives And Works is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literary history of Devon and Cornwall, as well as for those interested in the broader cultural and historical context of the West Country region. The book provides a rich and detailed portrait of the poets who lived and worked in this area, and it offers insights into the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped their artistic vision and output.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.