The Pre-Raphaelite poets were part of an innovative revolt that shattered the literary placidity of mid-nineteenth century England. Their ideas, poetic techniques, and choice of life styles radically altered previous definitions of art and artist.
The Pre-Raphaelite poets were part of an innovative revolt that shattered the literary placidity of mid-nineteenth century England. Their ideas, poeti...
Many books have been written about the Pre-Raphaelite movement in painting, but its manisfestation in poetry has been relatively ignored. These exemplary essays offer lively judgments on the themes and relationships of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina Rossetti, William Morris, and Algernon Charles Swinburne and provide fresh insights on their imagery and prosody. A portmanteau chapter evaluates the work of twelve other poets who were associated with the periphery of the movement.
Many books have been written about the Pre-Raphaelite movement in painting, but its manisfestation in poetry has been relatively ignored. These exempl...
