Victorian Poetry and the Culture of the Heart
| Author | : Kirstie Blair |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 284 |
| Release | : 2006-04-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199273942 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199273944 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (944 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Victorian Poetry and the Culture of the Heart by : Kirstie Blair
Download or read book Victorian Poetry and the Culture of the Heart written by Kirstie Blair and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2006-04-27 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study considers why and how the heart became a vital image in Victorian poetry. It argues that the intense focus on heart imagery in the period highlights anxieties about the ability of poetry to act upon its readers. It covers key poems by authors such as Tennyson and the Brownings, and contextualizes them with reference to lesser-known works.