The Poems of Matthew Arnold: 1840-1867

"The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867" showcases the evolution of one of the Victorian era's most influential voices. This collection captures the breadth of Arnold's poetic output during his most productive years, reflecting the transition from the Romantic tradition to the introspective realism that defined his later work.

Within these pages, readers will find major works such as "Dover Beach," which poignantly explores the ebbing of religious faith, and the elegiac "Thyrsis," a masterpie...