The Poems of Matthew Arnold

By Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch

"The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867" is a comprehensive collection featuring the essential poetic works of one of the Victorian era's preeminent thinkers and writers. Edited by the distinguished scholar Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, this volume brings together the lyrical and narrative output of Arnold during his most prolific decades. The collection contains some of the most significant works in the English language, including the haunting introspection of "Dover Beach," the pastoral beauty of "The Scholar-Gipsy," and the elegiac depth of "Thyrsis."

Arnold's poetry is characterized by its intellectual rigor, classical elegance, and a profound sense of melancholy that reflects the spiritual and cultural anxieties of the 19th century. His work explores the tension between traditional faith and the burgeoning scientific age, seeking a source of stability in nature and human connection. From the epic scope of "Sohrab and Rustum" to his intimate sonnets, Arnold's verse remains a cornerstone of the literary canon. This collection provides readers with a vital window into the mind of a poet who shaped the course of modern literary criticism and English letters.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102535060X
• ISBN13: 9781025350608
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"