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Sonnets, and Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets (1590-1650)

Sonnets, and Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets (1590-1650)

Exploring Love, Mortality, and Tradition in Victorian SonnetsBy Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Sonnets, and Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets (1590-1650)

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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&#x27;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&#x27;S REMINISCENCES

35JOHN MARSTON

13A LAST LOOK

36JOHN DAY

14DICKENS

37JAMES SHIRLEY

15ON LAMB&#x27;S SPECIMENS OF DRAMATIC POETS

38THE TRIBE OF BENJAMIN

16TO JOHN NICHOL

39ANONYMOUS PLAYS:

17DYSTHANATOS

40&quot;ARDEN OF FEVERSHAM&quot;

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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