The Banker Poet: The Rise and Fall of Samuel Rogers, 1763-1855 - Rilegato

Blocksidge, Martin

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ISBN 10: 1845195809 ISBN 13: 9781845195809

Casa editrice: Liverpool Univ Pr, 2013

Riassunto

Samuel Rogers was arguably the most widely read poet of the early 19th century and a prominent figure in the literary and cultural life of London, owning one of the largest private art collections of his day. Known throughout his life as the Banker Poet, he came from a radical, Dissenting background and was politically active at a time when to be so involved personal danger. Martin Blocksidge considers the nature of Rogers' poetry and the reputation it acquired and examines its cultural context. Rogers was famous, but controversial, provoking some distaste and consequent satirical treatment, most notably from his erstwhile friend, Byron. Biographical and interdisciplinary, this narrative is relevant not only to literary historians but to those interested in the history of Dissenting and radical groups, picturesque travel, art history, and the cultural history of London.

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Martin Blocksidge is the author of A Life Lived Quickly: Arthur Hallam and His Legend. He is the former director of studies at St. Dunstan's College in London.

Martin Blocksidge is a freelance author and biographer. His most recent work, The Banker Poet: The Rise and Fall of Samuel Rogers, 1763-1855, followed A Life Lived Quickly: Arthur Hallam and his Legend, described in the Times Literary Supplement as 'scrupulously fair-minded . . . balanced and believable'. Martin Blocksidge was Head of English at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, and Director of Studies at St. Dunstan's College, London, and former President of The English Association.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Liverpool Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1845195809
• ISBN 13: 9781845195809
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 370
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile