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Oxford Lectures on Poetry
Hardcover
Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025375137
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.66
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Oxford Lectures on Poetry is a seminal collection of scholarly discourses by the renowned literary critic A.C. Bradley, who served as the Professor of Poetry at Oxford University. This volume brings together a series of profound reflections on the nature and function of poetry, offering readers a deep dive into the aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings of the craft. Bradley explores the poetry for poetry's sake doctrine, examining how the form and substance of a poem are inextricably linked to create a unique spiritual and intellectual experience.
The collection includes insightful analyses of major figures in English literature, such as William Wordsworth, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats. Additionally, Bradley provides significant commentary on William Shakespeare, particularly focusing on the tragic form and characters like Antony and Cleopatra. Renowned for his psychological approach to character and his eloquent prose, Bradley's lectures remain a cornerstone of literary studies. This work is an essential resource for students, scholars, and lovers of verse, providing a timeless exploration of the power of the written word and the enduring legacy of the Romantic and Elizabethan traditions.
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