num_pages: 536
description: The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold is a comprehensive collection of the poems written by the renowned Victorian poet and critic, Matthew Arnold. This book includes all of Arnold's published poems, as well as several previously unpublished pieces. The poems in this collection reflect Arnold's preoccupation with themes such as the transience of life, the struggle between faith and reason, and the role of art in society. Arnold's poetry is characterized by its clarity, elegance, and depth of feeling, and this collection showcases the full range of his poetic talent. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides a brief biography of Arnold and situates his work within the context of Victorian literature. Overall, The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold is an essential volume for anyone interested in the poetry of the Victorian era, or in the work of one of its most important poets.1897. Complete edition with biographical introduction. Although remembered now for his elegantly argued critical essays, Arnold was a Victorian-era poet. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the legendary headmaster of Rugby School who was celebrated in the novel Tom Brown's Schooldays. Arnold�������s works are divided into the following Early Poems; Narrative Poems; Sonnets; Lyric and Dramatic Poems; Elegiac Poems; Later Poems; and Additional Early Poems. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
language: English
title: The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold
titlecomplete: The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold
genres: 19th Century, Victorian, Poetry, British Literature
ratings_count: 64
publisher: Kessinger Publishing