Sonnets, and Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets (1590-1650)
Exploring Love, Mortality, and Tradition in Victorian SonnetsBy Algernon Charles Swinburne
Length43m
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In "Sonnets, and Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets (1590-1650)," Algernon Charles Swinburne presents a masterful collection that intricately intertwines admiration for the English sonnet tradition with incisive critiques of its notable practitioners. Swinburne's style is characterized by his lush, musical language and vivid imagery, reflective of the Pre-Raphaelite movement's influence on his poetic sensibilities. This work not only pays homage to the rich tapestry of English poetry from this era but also situates it within a broader literary context, probing the evolution of the sonnet form and its cultural significance during the late Renaissance period. Swinburne, an eminent Victorian poet and playwright, was deeply entrenched in the poetic traditions of both the past and his own time. His passion for drama, literature, and the complexities of English history is evident throughout his works. A fervent admirer of Shakespeare, Jonson, and other pivotal figures in English drama, Swinburne sought to explore their contributions through a sonnet form that elevated their legacies while showcasing his own innovative lyrical prowess. This collection is essential reading for those interested in the development of the English sonnet and its impact on modern poetry. Swinburne'Äôs unique perspectives and passionate critiques invite readers to re-evaluate the artistic contributions of 16th and 17th-century poets, ensuring that both scholars and poetry enthusiasts will find their appreciation deepened by this exquisite body of work.
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GenrePoetry
Length43 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne, Vol V.
24CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE
2SWINBURNE'S POETICAL WORKS
25WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
3Sonnets:
26BEN JONSON
41590-1650
27BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER
5HOPE AND FEAR
28PHILIP MASSINGER
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6AFTER SUNSET
29JOHN FORD
7A STUDY FROM MEMORY
30JOHN WEBSTER
8TO DR. JOHN BROWN
31THOMAS DECKER
9TO WILLIAM BELL SCOTT
32THOMAS MIDDLETON
10A DEATH ON EASTER DAY
33THOMAS HEYWOOD
11ON THE DEATHS OF THOMAS CARLYLE AND GEORGE ELIOT
34GEORGE CHAPMAN
12AFTER LOOKING INTO CARLYLE'S REMINISCENCES
35JOHN MARSTON
13A LAST LOOK
36JOHN DAY
14DICKENS
37JAMES SHIRLEY
15ON LAMB'S SPECIMENS OF DRAMATIC POETS
38THE TRIBE OF BENJAMIN
16TO JOHN NICHOL
39ANONYMOUS PLAYS:
17DYSTHANATOS
40"ARDEN OF FEVERSHAM"
18EUONYMOS
41ANONYMOUS PLAYS
19ON THE RUSSIAN PERSECUTION OF THE JEWS
42ANONYMOUS PLAYS
20BISMARCK AT CANOSSA
43THE MANY
21QUIA NOMINOR LEO
44THE MANY
22THE CHANNEL TUNNEL
45EPILOGUE
23SIR WILLIAM GOMM
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