The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417934065)

The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold is a collection of poems written by the renowned Victorian poet and cultural critic, Matthew Arnold. The book includes some of Arnold's most famous poems such as ""Dover Beach"", ""The Scholar Gypsy"", and ""Thyrsis"". The poems in this collection reflect Arnold's views on society, religion, and culture, and are characterized by their deep introspection and melancholic tone. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides insight into Arnold's life and literary career. Overall, The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian poetry and the cultural and social issues of the time.1897. Complete edition with biographical introduction. Although remembered now for his elegantly argued critical essays, Arnold was a Victorian-era poet. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the legendary headmaster of Rugby School who was celebrated in the novel Tom Brown's Schooldays. Arnold�������s works are divided into the following groups: Early Poems; Narrative Poems; Sonnets; Lyric and Dramatic Poems; Elegiac Poems; Later Poems; and Additional Early Poems. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Matthew Arnold
ISBN-10: 1417934069
ISBN-13: 9781417934065
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 536
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d