"Christopher Smart, Scholar Of The Lord" is a critical study of the poetic theories of Christopher Smart (1722-1771) and their roots in the intellectual climate of the 18th century. Eli Mandel's insightful work delves into Smart's unique approach to poetry, exploring the religious and philosophical underpinnings of his verse. This book examines Smart's major works, shedding light on his innovative use of language, form, and imagery. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature, offering a deeper understanding of Smart's contribution to the poetic landscape of his time. This exploration of Smart's scholarship illuminates the complex interplay between faith and artistic expression in his work.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.