English History In English Poetry: From The French Revolution To The Death Of Queen Victoria (1911)

English History In English Poetry: From The French Revolution To The Death Of Queen Victoria is a book written by Charles Harding Firth and published in 1911. The book explores the relationship between English history and English poetry during the period spanning from the French Revolution to the death of Queen Victoria. Firth examines the ways in which poets of the time period used historical events and figures as inspiration for their work, and how they shaped the public's understanding of history through their poetry. The book covers a wide range of poets, including William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Firth also provides historical context for the events and figures referenced in the poetry, making the book a valuable resource for both literature and history enthusiasts. Overall, English History In English Poetry is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of poetry and history during a pivotal period in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.