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The Oxford Book of Victorian Verse
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ISBN13: 9781025892146
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 1044
Weight: 3.15
Height: 2.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Oxford Book of Victorian Verse is a monumental anthology curated by the renowned scholar and critic Arthur Quiller-Couch. This comprehensive collection captures the breadth and depth of British poetry during the long and diverse Victorian era. It serves as a definitive survey of the period's lyrical achievements, featuring works from canonical giants such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Christina Rossetti, alongside numerous lesser-known voices that defined the literary landscape of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Within its pages, readers will find a rich tapestry of themes ranging from the spiritual and philosophical inquiries of the Pre-Raphaelites to the poignant realism of social reform and the lush imagery of nature. The selection reflects the shifting aesthetic values of an age caught between tradition and modernity. Arthur Quiller-Couch provides a masterful overview of the evolution of the English language and poetic form during this transformative period. This volume remains an essential resource for students of English literature and a treasure for any lover of classic poetry, offering a profound glimpse into the soul of an empire through its most celebrated verses.
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