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Poetry at Present
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Literary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025337395
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Poetry at Present is a sophisticated collection of literary essays that surveys the landscape of English poetry during the early twentieth century. Written by Charles Williams, a prominent member of the Inklings and a distinguished writer, this work provides a discerning perspective on the authors who shaped the era's poetic output. The volume offers insightful critical evaluations of major figures such as Thomas Hardy, W. B. Yeats, T. S. Eliot, and Rudyard Kipling, alongside other significant voices like G. K. Chesterton, Walter de la Mare, and Robert Bridges.
Williams explores the evolving techniques, themes, and spiritual dimensions of modern verse, seeking to define the essence of poetic achievement in an age of shifting artistic standards. By examining the individual contributions of these poets, the work provides a comprehensive overview of the directions English poetry took following the Victorian era. Poetry at Present serves as both an essential historical document of literary taste and a masterclass in critical appreciation, revealing the deep intellectual engagement and stylistic eloquence for which Williams is celebrated. It remains an invaluable resource for students of modern literature and those interested in the development of twentieth-century poetic thought.
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