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Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold
Hardcover
Poetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025378640
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 534
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold's offers a comprehensive collection of the verse of one of the Victorian era's most significant cultural figures. Matthew Arnold, celebrated as both a poet and a critic, produced a body of work that reflects the profound intellectual and spiritual shifts of the nineteenth century. This collection demonstrates his mastery of the elegiac form and his ability to weave together classical influences with the contemporary anxieties of a world undergoing rapid transformation.
The volume includes his most iconic poems, such as the hauntingly beautiful Dover Beach, which laments the loss of traditional faith, and the epic narrative Sohrab and Rustum. Readers will also find the philosophical depth of Empedocles on Etna and the pastoral beauty of The Scholar-Gipsy. Arnold's poetry is distinguished by what he termed high seriousness-a commitment to moral truth and intellectual clarity. His work bridges the gap between the Romantic tradition and the early modern sensibility, making this collection an essential cornerstone of English literature. Whether exploring the isolation of the individual or the melancholy roar of the sea, Arnold's verse remains a powerful testament to the enduring human search for meaning and stability.
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