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The Poems of Matthew Arnold: 1840-1867
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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025913797
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867 showcases the evolution of one of the Victorian era's most influential voices. This collection captures the breadth of Arnold's poetic output during his most productive years, reflecting the transition from the Romantic tradition to the introspective realism that defined his later work.
Within these pages, readers will find major works such as Dover Beach, which poignantly explores the ebbing of religious faith, and the elegiac Thyrsis, a masterpiece of the pastoral genre. Arnold's poetry is characterized by its intellectual rigor, a profound sense of melancholy, and a deep engagement with classical themes. His verse grapples with the anxieties of a changing world, seeking a balance between the demands of modern life and the solace of the natural world.
From epic narratives like Sohrab and Rustum to intimate lyrics, this volume offers a comprehensive view of a writer who sought to find the best that has been thought and said. This collection is an essential resource for those interested in 19th-century literature, providing a window into the mind of a poet who was as much a critic as he was a dreamer.
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