English poetry of the Victorian period, 1830-1890 / Bernard Richards.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Richards, Bernard Arthur.

Series:

• Longman literature in English series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• English poetry--19th century--History and criticism.
• English poetry.

Physical Description:

xiv, 314 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson Education, 2001.

Summary:

"Books in the Longman Literature in English series provide readers with a critical introduction to the major genres in their historical context. This new edition of the popular survey of English poetry in the Victorian period demonstrates the very real diversity and richness of Victorian poetry and covers some of the great poets of the age - Tennyson, the Brownings, the Rosettis and Hopkins. English Poetry of the Victorian Period, 1830-1890" balances detailed analysis of individual poets and works with a broader perspective on the poetic spirit of the age. There are examinations of, among many other topics, love poetry, the elegiac, Victorian satire, nonsense poetry and women poets, Readers interested in the poetry and criticism of the Victorian period.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-276) and index.

ISBN:

0582381258

OCLC:

44076093