Poems

This edition presents the collected 'Poems' of Arthur Hugh Clough (1819-1861), accompanied by a biographical memoir. Clough, a significant voice in Victorian poetry, is known for his intellectual and often skeptical approach to faith and societal norms. His works reflect the anxieties and uncertainties of his time, exploring themes of doubt, duty, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The poems included in this volume showcase Clough’s distinctive style, characterized by its conversational tone and realistic depiction of everyday life. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of Clough’s poetic output, from his early works to his later, more mature compositions. The memoir offers valuable insights into Clough’s life, influences, and intellectual development, shedding light on the context in which his poems were created. 'Poems, With a Memoir' is essential reading for anyone interested in Victorian literature, intellectual history, and the enduring power of poetry to capture the complexities of the human experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.