Swinburne and His French Relations (Classic Reprint)
Clyde Byron Beck
ISBN 10: 1527765202 ISBN 13: 9781527765207
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2019
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A clear map of how Swinburne learned to write through French literature and the era’s decadent mood This study shows how a wide range of French sources shaped his early drama, lyric poetry, and political songs. It also follows how Victor Hugo’s influence grew to dominate his later work, shaping humanitarian themes and a grand, sometimes combative style.
Two concise sections frame the landscape: first, the roots in Old French literature and the 19th‑century decadents; then a close look at how these influences blend with Swinburne’s own temperament and ambitions. The book uses careful comparisons to reveal how form and mood travel across languages and centuries without relying on insider spoilers.
- How Swinburne’s French training and medieval material were colored by earlier French writers and the decadents.
- The shift from French romantic and decadent influences to the Hugo‑based humanitarian lyric in his later work.
- Connections between Swinburne’s lyric, political poetry, and drama, with attention to style and technique.
- Critical reflections on Swinburne’s approach to criticism and the limits of his judgments.
Ideal for readers of literary criticism, Victorian poetry, and studies of French influence on English writing.
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Casa editrice: Forgotten Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2019
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the work of English poet Algernon Charles Swinburne within the context of 19th century literary decadence. The author contends that Swinburne's early work was heavily influenced by French decadent writers, notably Charles Baudelaire and Theophile Gautier, as well as the early French Romances. These literary influences, combined with Swinburne's own interest in ancient Greek literature, contributed to his distinctive style and thematic concerns. The author identifies specific poems and passages that demonstrate these influences, and discusses how they shaped Swinburne's ideas on love, eroticism, religion, and the human condition. The book sheds light on the complex interplay of literary and cultural forces that shaped one of the most significant and controversial figures in English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781527765207_0
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