"The English Ode to 1660" offers a detailed exploration of the ode form in English poetry up to the year 1660. Robert Shafer examines the development and characteristics of odes during this period, providing valuable insights into the works of various poets and the evolution of poetic conventions. This study is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of English literature, offering a comprehensive understanding of the ode's historical context and literary significance. A must-read for anyone interested in the roots of English poetic tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.