Victorian Poetry

In «Victorian Poetry,» John Drinkwater offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of poetic expression that flourished during the Victorian era. This volume critically examines the thematic preoccupations, stylistic innovations, and cultural influences that shaped the works of prominent poets such as Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Drinkwater's literary style is marked by a blend of scholarly rigor and lyrical prose, drawing connections between the socio-political climate and the transformative nature of poetic form. His exploration reveals how Victorian poetry... Weiter