Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets
By William Howitt
Length40h 53m
About this audiobook
In 'Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets' by William Howitt, readers are taken on a literary journey through the homes and environments that inspired some of the greatest British poets. Howitt's detailed descriptions and keen observations provide insight into the lives of these poets, shedding light on the connections between their physical surroundings and their creative works. The book is not only a travelogue of famous literary landmarks but also a study of the relationship between place and artistic expression in the Romantic period. Howitt's prose is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike. William Howitt, a prominent English writer and historian, was well-known for his works on literature and social issues. His passion for the arts and his keen interest in the lives of poets drove him to create this comprehensive account of their homes and haunts. Howitt's background in literature and his meticulous research are evident in the thoroughness of his narrative and the depth of his analysis. I highly recommend 'Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets' to anyone interested in the intersection of literature and geography, or to those seeking a deeper understanding of the lives and environments of the great British poets. Howitt's book offers a unique perspective on the creative process and the influence of place on artistic output, making it a must-read for lovers of poetry and literary history.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length40 hrs 53 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Confessions (Unabridged)
24PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY.
2VOLUME 1
25LORD BYRON.
3GEOFFREY CHAUCER.
26VOLUME 2
4EDMUND SPENSER.
27GEORGE CRABBE.
5SHAKSPEARE.
28JAMES HOGG, THE ETTRICK SHEPHERD.
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6ABRAHAM COWLEY.
29SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE.
7JOHN MILTON.
30FELICIA HEMANS.
8SAMUEL BUTLER.
31L. E. L.
9JOHN DRYDEN.
32SIR WALTER SCOTT.
10JOSEPH ADDISON.
33THOMAS CAMPBELL.
11JOHN GAY.
34ROBERT SOUTHEY.
12ALEXANDER POPE.
35JOANNA BAILLIE.
13DEAN SWIFT.
36WILLIAM WORDSWORTH.
14STELLA'S HOUSE.
37JAMES MONTGOMERY.
15JAMES THOMSON.
38WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
16WILLIAM SHENSTONE.
39LEIGH HUNT.
17CHATTERTON.
40SAMUEL ROGERS.
18GRAY, AT STOKE-POGIS
41THOMAS MOORE.
19OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
42EBENEZER ELLIOTT.
20ROBERT BURNS.
43JOHN WILSON.
21WILLIAM COWPER.
44WALLER BRYAN PROCTER.
22MRS. TIGHE, THE AUTHOR OF PSYCHE.
45ALFRED TENNYSON.
23JOHN KEATS.
46CONCLUDING REMARKS.
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