The English Poets Selections With Critical Introductions

'The English Poets Selections With Critical Introductions' (Volume 4) offers a definitive survey of the English poetic tradition, specifically focusing on the masters of the nineteenth century. Edited by Thomas Humphry Ward with significant critical contributions and an influential general introduction by the renowned poet and critic Matthew Arnold, this volume provides a curated selection of verses from the era’s most significant voices. The anthology is distinguished not only by the breadth of its selections-ranging from the Romanticism of Wordsworth and Coleridge to the Victorian heights of Tennyson and Browning-but also by its rigorous critical apparatus. Each poet is introduced by an insightful essay written by a leading scholar of the time, offering historical context, stylistic analysis, and an evaluation of the poet’s place within the literary canon.Designed for students, scholars, and lovers of verse, this collection remains a cornerstone of literary study. It captures the evolution of the English language and the shifting philosophical concerns of a century marked by profound change. Through Arnold’s guiding principle of seeking the 'best that has been thought and said,' this volume serves as both a treasure trove of individual masterpieces and a cohesive narrative of English literature’s enduring power.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 may 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.