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English Poetry of the Nineteenth Century
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025634142
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 806
Weight: 2.85
Height: 1.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
English Poetry of the Nineteenth Century serves as an essential anthology and critical survey of the transformative poetic landscape of 19th-century Britain. Edited by scholars Oscar James Campbell and J.F.A. Pyre, this collection brings together the most influential voices of the Romantic and Victorian eras, showcasing the profound shift in literary sensibilities from the turn of the century to the dawn of the modern age.
This volume tracks the rise of the Romantic movement through the visionary works of William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and John Keats, emphasizing their devotion to nature, emotion, and the individual spirit. It transitions into the Victorian period, exploring the intricate themes of faith, doubt, and social change reflected in the poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Christina Rossetti. By presenting these works in their literary context, the book highlights the stylistic innovations and thematic depth that define one of the most prolific centuries in English literature.
Ideal for students, scholars, and lovers of verse, English Poetry of the Nineteenth Century offers a definitive look at the masterworks that shaped the Western poetic tradition, providing a deep understanding of the enduring power of British lyric and narrative poetry.
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