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Algernon Charles Swinburne's 'A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems' is a collection of lyrical, sensual, and emotionally charged poetry that explores themes of love, nature, and mythology. Swinburne's distinctive writing style is characterized by its rich imagery, musical rhythms, and intricate use of language, which set him apart as a leading figure in the aesthetic and decadent literary movements of the 19th century. 'A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems' showcases Swinburne's mastery of both form and content, with each poem revealing a deep passion and sensitivity to the beauty and complexity…mehr

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Algernon Charles Swinburne's 'A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems' is a collection of lyrical, sensual, and emotionally charged poetry that explores themes of love, nature, and mythology. Swinburne's distinctive writing style is characterized by its rich imagery, musical rhythms, and intricate use of language, which set him apart as a leading figure in the aesthetic and decadent literary movements of the 19th century. 'A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems' showcases Swinburne's mastery of both form and content, with each poem revealing a deep passion and sensitivity to the beauty and complexity of the world. The collection's title poem, 'A Midsummer Holiday,' exemplifies Swinburne's skill in capturing the fleeting moments of joy and enchantment in life. As a poet, critic, and playwright, Swinburne's unique perspective on art, politics, and morality shines through in this exquisite collection, making it a must-read for lovers of Victorian poetry and literature.
Autorenporträt
Mark Scroggins was born on a military base in Frankfurt am Main, and grew up in various places before ultimately settling in Tennessee. He was educated at Virginia Tech and Cornell University, and taught for many years at Florida Atlantic University. He now lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and Manhattan. He has published four books of poetry, and his The Poem of a Life: A Biography of Louis Zukofsky (Shoemaker & Hoard, 2007) was widely reviewed. His essays and reviews have been collected in Intricate Thicket: Reading Late Modernist Poetries (University of Alabama Press, 2015) and The Mathematic Sublime: Writing About Poetry (MadHat, 2016).