Letters Of William Michael Rossetti: Concerning Whitman, Blake And Shelley (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258030124)

The book ""Letters of William Michael Rossetti: Concerning Whitman, Blake and Shelley"" is a collection of personal letters written by William Michael Rossetti, a prominent writer and art critic of the Victorian era. The letters in this book discuss the works of three influential poets: Walt Whitman, William Blake, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Rossetti's letters provide a unique insight into the thoughts and opinions of a contemporary critic on the works of these poets. He discusses the themes, style, and literary techniques used by each poet, as well as their impact on the literary world. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on one of the poets. The first section contains letters discussing the works of Walt Whitman, the American poet who was a controversial figure in his time due to his unconventional style and subject matter. The second section focuses on William Blake, the English poet and artist who is known for his visionary and mystical works. The final section is dedicated to Percy Bysshe Shelley, the English Romantic poet who is famous for his lyrical and political works.Overall, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary world of the Victorian era and the critical reception of some of the most influential poets of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Whitman, Blake, or Shelley, as well as for those interested in the history of literary criticism.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.

Author: William Michael Rossetti
ISBN-10: 1258030128
ISBN-13: 9781258030124
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/31/2011
Pages: 210
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d