Pre-Raphaelite and other Poets by Lafcadio Hearn
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About this eBook
| Author | Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 |
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| Editor | Erskine, John, 1879-1951 |
| LoC No. | 22019987 |
| Title | Pre-Raphaelite and other Poets |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Studies in Rossetti -- Note upon Rossetti's prose -- Studies in Swinburne -- Studies in Browning -- William Morris -- The poetry of George Meredith -- "The shaving of Shagpat" -- A note on Robert Buchanan -- Robert Bridges. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Poets" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of critical lectures that explore notable poets of the late 19th century, particularly those associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Edited and selected by John Erskine, this volume serves as a compilation of Hearn's insightful analyses delivered to his students in Japan, capturing his deep appreciation for poets such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Algernon Charles Swinburne, and Robert Browning, among others. The book aims to provide a unique perspective on modern poetry through Hearn’s accessible yet profound commentary. At the start of the work, the introduction outlines the context of Hearn's lectures, emphasizing their importance as a resource for students of literature. Erskine remarks on Hearn's distinctive approach to criticism, highlighting how his simple yet insightful summaries helped illuminate the complex themes within the works of these poets. The opening portion also begins with Hearn's analysis of Rossetti, where he establishes the poet's unique position in Victorian literature, contrasting his medieval sensibilities with those of his contemporaries. Through detailed examinations of Rossetti's poetry, Hearn illustrates the emotional depth and architectural beauty inherent in the works he discusses, setting the stage for further explorations of the other poets featured in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Pre-Raphaelitism in literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55377 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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