Studies In Prose And Poetry

By Algernon Charles Swinburne

Book Overview

""Studies in Prose and Poetry"" is a collection of critical essays and literary analyses written by Algernon Charles Swinburne, a prominent Victorian-era poet, playwright, and critic. The book is divided into two parts: the first section contains Swinburne's essays on various authors and literary works, including Shakespeare, Dante, and Victor Hugo, while the second section features his original poetry. Throughout the book, Swinburne offers insightful and often controversial opinions on literature, art, and culture. He is known for his passionate defense of the Romantic poets, as well as his condemnation of Victorian morality and social norms. His writing style is characterized by its ornate language, vivid imagery, and emotional intensity.""Studies in Prose and Poetry"" is considered a classic work of literary criticism and a valuable resource for scholars and students of Victorian literature. It offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential and controversial figures of his time, and provides a window into the intellectual and cultural debates of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430446285
• ISBN13: 9781430446286
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"