by Paul Negri
First published 1999
Beneath the prim facades of Victorian society, a vibrant world of poetry unfolds. Readers are swept into the lives of renowned bards, from Tennyson's aching lyricism to Browning's dramatic monologues. As they grapple with love, loss, and the human condition, their verses capture the era's social upheaval and the timeless power of the written word. From the drawing rooms of the elite to the gritty streets of London, this anthology offers a window into the captivating world of English Victorian poetry.
Genres: english-literature, classic-literature, british-literature, poetry, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: slice-of-life, social-commentary
240 pages · Paperback · Dover Publications