Urbana Scripta: Studies Of Five Living Poets, And Other Essays (1885)

Urbana Scripta: Studies Of Five Living Poets, And Other Essays is a book written by Arthur Howard Galton and published in 1885. The book consists of a series of essays that explore the work of five contemporary poets, namely Robert Browning, Algernon Charles Swinburne, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Morris, and Matthew Arnold. Galton provides a detailed analysis of their poetry, discussing their themes, style, and literary techniques. In addition to these poetical studies, the book also includes essays on various other topics, such as the role of poetry in society, the nature of beauty, and the relationship between art and morality. Galton's writing is characterized by its erudition and insight, and his essays are a valuable contribution to the study of Victorian literature and culture. Overall, Urbana Scripta is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in poetry, literature, and the intellectual history of the Victorian era.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.