The Poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne - Volume X: Tristram of Lyonesse

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• Algernon Charles Swinburne

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• 102 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Poesie

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Born into a wealthy family, Algernon Charles Swinburne emerged as a significant literary figure in the 19th century, known for his intense lyricism and bold rhythms. His early success with "Atalanta in Calydon" and "Poems and Ballads" marked him as a controversial poet associated with "indecent" themes. Despite a decline in popularity, Swinburne contributed valuable literary criticism and essays. His tumultuous life, marked by health issues and alcoholism, led his friend Theodore Watts-Dunton to isolate him for recovery, ultimately stifling his creative output. Swinburne passed away in 1909.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback