Modern Poets and Poetry of Spain

"Modern Poets and Poetry of Spain" by James Kennedy is a historical literary analysis from the 1800s. This book illuminates Spanish poetry with a focus on modern poets of the time, their effects, and their meaning within their culture. The intent of the text is to connect readers of English to Spanish literature by offering both observations and versions of important works. The book begins Kennedy’s study of Spanish poetry by pointing to the historical events that shaped the literature, like the dominance of the Moors and that time's influence on poetry. Kennedy notes how past writers have failed to show the spirited intellectual activity of Spain. He states that understanding a country's writing is key to understanding their civilization. The start of the book explains how the author wishes to grow English literary knowledge by showing modern Spanish poets through their lives and translated works.