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The Immortal Nine (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to the Poetry of Last Century: An Introduction to the Poetry of Last Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the lives and works of nine great British poets through a concise, accessible guide. This introduction explains what makes their poetry endure and why they mattered to the century.
The book offers compact portraits of the immortals of a past era, focusing on the poetry itself rather than full biographies. It presents a balanced view that welcomes readers new to these poets while offering thoughtful insights for seasoned readers.
- Short, clear sketches of nine poets: Shelley, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Scott, Byron, Keats, Swinburne, Tennyson, and Browning.
- Plain language that discusses each poet’s strengths, flaws, and lasting themes.
- Comparisons across poets to highlight how they shaped the century’s verse and thought.
- Context that helps readers understand how their work fits into broader literary history.
Ideal for readers seeking a compact primer on these enduring poets.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contextualizes nine distinguished British poets from the 19th century within the landscape of English literature, using a narrator voice to deliver targeted analysis of their major themes, influences, and the enduring impact of their work. The author presents these widely celebrated poetsâ"Shelley, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Scott, Byron, Keats, Swinburne, Tennyson, and Browningâ"as innovators whose work has indelibly shaped later poetic forms, and offers a fresh perspective on their creative genius as well as their flaws and eccentricities. The book argues that these poets' exploration of themes like patriotism, nature appreciation, and love have ensured their continued relevance across centuries. The accessible yet erudite insights provided in this book give readers a comprehensive understanding of these poetic greats and their contributions to the canon of English letters. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334377679_0
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