A Selection from the Poems of William Morris (eBook)
150 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736031-5 (EAN)
William Morris was not only a poet but also a designer, a preservationist, and a socialist activist, whose diverse pursuits deeply influenced his literary work. A forefather of the fantasy genre, Morris' engagement with utopian socialism is evident in the idyllic, often pastoral landscapes he sketches with his words, reflecting a yearning for both aesthetic beauty and social harmony. This selection of poems traces Morris' evolution as a writer and thinker, presenting key themes that would preoccupy him throughout his prolific career.
Connoisseurs of Victorian literature and those enamored with the interplay between art and society will find 'A Selection from the Poems of William Morris' to be an enchanting collection. Readers are invited to delve into an era where poetry served as both escapism and commentary, a mirror to the times. It is a fine exhibit of the period's concerns and Morris' enduring legacy in English letters, offering a hauntingly beautiful linguistic experience steeped in the ideals of a world both lost and imagined.
William Morris (1834-1896) was a pivotal figure in the British Arts and Crafts Movement, a multifaceted designer, and a prolific writer. Morris was known not only for his contributions to textile design and decorative arts but also for his literary work, which encompassed poetry, translation, fiction, and socialist writings. His enduring fascination with medieval themes and craftsmanship resonated through his literary pieces, marking a stylistic insistence on Romanticism even as the modern world hurtled towards industrialization. In 'A Selection from the Poems of William Morris' (1897), readers encounter the lush, vivid imagery and a preoccupation with themes of chivalry, love, and utopianism that characterize much of his poetic corpus. Morris's verse, steeped in the traditions of the past, provided a stark counterpoint to the rapidly changing landscape of the late 19th century. His contribution to the literature is considered significant for the way his prose and poetry envisioned an alternative, more harmonious way of living, which he contrasted against the social and environmental realities of his time. Indeed, Morris's literary output was inextricable from his socialist beliefs, expressed most fervently through his involvement with socialist groups and publication of 'Commonweal,' where he advocated for a return to craftsmanship and a society organized for the benefit of all its members.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 19th century • 19th century poets • Arts and Crafts Movement • British lyrical poems • classic english literature • English literature • english poetry • historical poetry • mythology in poetry • Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood • romanticism and medievalism • Victorian Poetry • William Morris poetry collection |
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