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The Opalescent Parrot
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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025881232
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Opalescent Parrot is a sophisticated collection of literary essays and critical reflections by the distinguished English poet and man of letters, Alfred Noyes. In this work, Noyes ventures into the realm of literary polemics and appreciation, offering a series of spirited re-examinations of major figures in the Western canon. The volume showcases Noyes's deep erudition and his commitment to the traditional values of melody, clarity, and spiritual depth in literature.
Through a diverse range of topics, the author discusses and defends the reputations of writers such as William Shakespeare, John Bunyan, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Francis Thompson. Noyes uses his characteristic prose style-at once elegant and forceful-to challenge the modern critical trends of his era that sought to diminish the achievements of the past. By revisiting these classic authors, he seeks to uncover the enduring opalescent qualities of great art that remain vibrant regardless of changing fashions. This collection is an essential read for those interested in the history of literary taste and the passionate defense of the Romantic and Victorian traditions during the early 20th century. It stands as a significant testament to the intellectual landscape of the period and the enduring relevance of poetic legacy.
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