Locrine (eBook, ePUB) - Swinburne, Algernon Charles
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Algernon Charles Swinburne's 'Locrine' is a verse drama that explores the legendary story of the British king, Locrine, his love for his mistress, Estrild, and the tragic consequences of their forbidden relationship. Swinburne's lyrical and emotive writing style, characterized by rich imagery and passionate language, captures the essence of Romanticism in 19th-century literature. The play delves into themes of power, love, betrayal, and the destructive nature of jealousy, making it a compelling read for those interested in dramatic poetry of the Victorian era. 'Locrine' represents Swinburne's…mehr

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Algernon Charles Swinburne's 'Locrine' is a verse drama that explores the legendary story of the British king, Locrine, his love for his mistress, Estrild, and the tragic consequences of their forbidden relationship. Swinburne's lyrical and emotive writing style, characterized by rich imagery and passionate language, captures the essence of Romanticism in 19th-century literature. The play delves into themes of power, love, betrayal, and the destructive nature of jealousy, making it a compelling read for those interested in dramatic poetry of the Victorian era. 'Locrine' represents Swinburne's mastery of poetic form, as he blends classical influences with his own unique voice to create a work that is both timeless and evocative.
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Algernon Charles Swinburne (5 April 1837 – 10 April 1909) was a notable English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic, renowned for his mastery of lyrical poetry and his controversial themes. Born into a wealthy Northumbrian family, Swinburne was educated at Eton and Oxford but left without obtaining a degree. His literary work is characterized by its classical allusions, intricate rhyme schemes, and metrical innovation. Swinburne's poetic endeavors frequently invoked themes of morbidity, sensual love, and medieval subject matter, which garnered both acclaim and condemnation from his Victorian contemporaries. 'Locrine', a dramatic work, is among the lesser-known of Swinburne's prolific outputs, overshadowed by his more prominent publications like 'Atalanta in Calydon' (1865) and 'Poems and Ballads' (1866). His verse was celebrated for its rich, musical language and its enthusiastic embrace of the aesthetic movement. Despite his successes, Swinburne's hedonistic lifestyle and his inclination towards topics such as sado-masochism and paganism sparked significant controversy. In literary history, Swinburne holds a distinguished place, credited with influencing later poets, including T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound. His works are studied for their lyrical beauty and complex constructions, as well as the enduring themes which mirror Victorian society's fascinations and fears.