Poems And Ballads First Series (Edition1) - Softcover

Swinburne, Algernon Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 937042198X ISBN 13: 9789370421981

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Poems And Ballads First Series is a poetry collection that explores intense emotions and the complexities of life, death, and beauty. Written in the late 19th century, it reflects the author s deep fascination with themes like passion, mortality, and the intricacies of human existence. The verses are marked by their musicality, creating a hauntingly beautiful rhythm that complements the weighty subjects tackled. The collection begins with a dedicatory epistle in which the poet reflects on the early criticisms of his work and discusses the balance between fact and imagination in poetry. The poems within this series explore love, loss, and the human condition, often through dramatic and evocative language. As the work progresses, the poet delves deeper into the emotional spectrum, capturing both the joy and sorrow of romantic longing and existential reflection. Throughout, the collection stands as a powerful exploration of life's fragile nature and the grand yet fleeting human experience, with a lyrical style that conveys raw emotion and a profound search for beauty.

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About the Author

Algernon Charles Swinburne was an English poet, playwright, and critic, born on April 5, 1837, in London. His works are renowned for their emotional intensity and often deal with themes of human suffering, love, and the tension between passion and reason. Swinburne s early education was shaped by his time at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford, where he befriended notable figures like Oscar Wilde. His literary career was marked by his bold exploration of taboo subjects and controversial themes, particularly in his poetry collections such as Poems and Ballads. Swinburne s dramatic works were all tragedies, reflecting his fascination with the darker aspects of the human experience. He contributed to the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclop dia Britannica and was influenced by poets like Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Swinburne's personal life was often marked by health struggles and a penchant for defiance against conventional norms. He died at the age of 72 on April 10, 1909, in Putney, London, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence English literature. His mother, Jane Henrietta Swinburne, played a significant role in his upbringing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 937042198X
• ISBN 13: 9789370421981
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 316