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The Complete Poems of Lord Alfred Douglas, Including the Light Verse
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025568973
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Complete Poems of Lord Alfred Douglas, Including the Light Verse offers a comprehensive look at the poetic output of one of the most controversial and talented figures of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Known for his technical mastery of the sonnet form and his association with the Decadent movement, Lord Alfred Douglas produced a body of work that ranges from the deeply emotional and lyrical to the sharply satirical. This collection brings together his serious poetic endeavors alongside his light verse, showcasing the breadth of his literary skill.
The volume highlights Douglas's precision in rhythm and rhyme, features that earned him acclaim as a leading sonneteer of his generation. Readers will find poems that reflect his turbulent personal life and shifting aesthetic values, transitioning from the aestheticism of the 1890s to more structured and traditional themes in his later years. The inclusion of his light verse provides a delightful contrast, revealing a witty and often humorous side to a poet frequently remembered for his gravity and drama. As a significant document of English literary history, this collection remains essential for those interested in the evolution of lyric poetry and the legacy of the Uranian poets.
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