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Author: William Sharp Publisher: ISBN: 9781330684108 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 366
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Excerpt from The Life and Letters of Joseph Severn Several years have elapsed since the Severn Mss. consisting of a great mass of letters, journals, reminiscences, and fragmentary records, were placed in the hands of the present writer to be edited at his discretion. One or two editorial considerations, as well as other equally potent causes beyond his control, necessitated delay after delay; but it will suffice to say now, that in the main the original procrastination was due to the constantly recurring discovery of much relative matter (chiefly correspondence) which could not be overlooked, and also to the need, on many points, of difficult inquiries and careful investigation. The book was practically finished, in Borne, by the winter of 1890-91, but since then it has been wholly re-written. The original project was that the Memoirs should be issued in two large volumes, the first of which would practically justify the title'Keats and his Circle, ' while the second would for the most part be occupied with Severn's middle period in London(1840 to 1860), his consular life(1861 to 1870) in Rome, and his last years in that city(1871 to 1879). But ultimately it was decided that this biographical scheme should be abandoned in favour of a more concise record. Of course, there is loss of a kind A mass of correspondence of considerable interest has had to be wholly disregarded, and records and diaries covering many years have had to be condensed into even fewer pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: William Sharp Publisher: ISBN: 9781330684108 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 366
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Excerpt from The Life and Letters of Joseph Severn Several years have elapsed since the Severn Mss. consisting of a great mass of letters, journals, reminiscences, and fragmentary records, were placed in the hands of the present writer to be edited at his discretion. One or two editorial considerations, as well as other equally potent causes beyond his control, necessitated delay after delay; but it will suffice to say now, that in the main the original procrastination was due to the constantly recurring discovery of much relative matter (chiefly correspondence) which could not be overlooked, and also to the need, on many points, of difficult inquiries and careful investigation. The book was practically finished, in Borne, by the winter of 1890-91, but since then it has been wholly re-written. The original project was that the Memoirs should be issued in two large volumes, the first of which would practically justify the title'Keats and his Circle, ' while the second would for the most part be occupied with Severn's middle period in London(1840 to 1860), his consular life(1861 to 1870) in Rome, and his last years in that city(1871 to 1879). But ultimately it was decided that this biographical scheme should be abandoned in favour of a more concise record. Of course, there is loss of a kind A mass of correspondence of considerable interest has had to be wholly disregarded, and records and diaries covering many years have had to be condensed into even fewer pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199565023 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 432
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A new biography of Joseph Severn, Keats's best-known but most controversial friend, who is buried next to him in the Protestant Cemetery in Rome. Severn accompanied the dying poet to Italy and was virtually the only witness of his last days. Brown reassesses Severn's character and the nature of his friendship with Keats.
Author: William F. Halloran Publisher: Open Book Publishers ISBN: 1783745037 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 408
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William Sharp (1855-1905) conducted one of the most audacious literary deceptions of his or any time. Sharp was a Scottish poet, novelist, biographer and editor who in 1893 began to write critically and commercially successful books under the name Fiona Macleod. This was far more than just a pseudonym: he corresponded as Macleod, enlisting his sister to provide the handwriting and address, and for more than a decade "Fiona Macleod" duped not only the general public but such literary luminaries as William Butler Yeats and, in America, E. C. Stedman. Sharp wrote "I feel another self within me now more than ever; it is as if I were possessed by a spirit who must speak out". This three-volume collection brings together Sharp’s own correspondence – a fascinating trove in its own right, by a Victorian man of letters who was on intimate terms with writers including Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Walter Pater, and George Meredith – and the Fiona Macleod letters, which bring to life Sharp’s intriguing "second self". With an introduction and detailed notes by William F. Halloran, this richly rewarding collection offers a wonderful insight into the literary landscape of the time, while also investigating a strange and underappreciated phenomenon of late-nineteenth-century English literature. It is essential for scholars of the period, and it is an illuminating read for anyone interested in authorship and identity.
Author: Ian Jack Publisher: Oxford : Clarendon P ISBN: Category : Art and literature Languages : en Pages : 406
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"Keats and the Mirror of Art" is a study in the ways of the imagination. When he stumbled on the visual source of a key-passage in one of the early poems, the author began to suspect that one of Keats's principal sources of inspiration has been neglected by modern critics. To make sure that he was on the right lines he began by investigating the cultural milieu in which the poet lived and wrote. He found that Keats had been surrounded by painters and art critics, and that their conversation and opinions has exerted an important influence on the development of his imagination and on his speculations about the nature of poetry. By considering Keats against this background Dr. Jack has thrown a great deal of new light on his poetry, his handling of Greek mythology, and his attitude to human life. His book makes a fresh approach to the ecology of the arts in the early nineteenth century. -- From publisher's description.
Author: Alan M. Weinberg Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1349216496 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 370
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Focusing on Shelley's 'Italian experience', the present study both addresses itself to the living context which nurtured Shelley's creativity, and explores a neglected but essential component of his work. The poet's four years of self-exile in Italy (1818-1822) were, in fact, the most decisive of his career. As he responded to Italy, his poetry acquired a new subtlety and complexity of vision. Endowed with remarkably keen powers of absorption, the poet imaginatively reshaped the rich cultural heritage of Italy and the vital qualities of its landscape and climate.
Author: John Keats Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: 8026839706 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 610
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This collection includes the Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin, Ode on a Grecian Urn, Ode to Apollo, Ode to Fanny, Ode on Indolence, Ode on Melancholy, Ode to Psyche, and Ode to Nightingale.
Author: Sacha Coward Publisher: Unbound Publishing ISBN: 1800183372 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 428
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'One delight after another. Told with an open heart, a questing curiosity, and a healthy sense of mischief, Queer as Folklore is essential for every seeker of hidden histories' Patrick Ness, author of the 'Chaos Walking' series Queer as Folklore takes readers across centuries and continents to reveal the unsung heroes and villains of storytelling, magic and fantasy. Featuring images from archives, galleries and museums around the world, each chapter investigates the queer history of different mythic and folkloric characters, both old and new. Leaving no headstone unturned, Sacha Coward will take you on a wild ride through the night from ancient Greece to the main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race, visiting cross-dressing pirates, radical fairies and the graves of the ‘queerly departed’ along the way. Queer communities have often sought refuge in the shadows, found kinship in the in-between and created safe spaces in underworlds; but these forgotten narratives tell stories of remarkable resilience that deserve to be heard. Join any Pride march and you are likely to see a glorious display of papier-mâché unicorn heads trailing sequins, drag queens wearing mermaid tails and more fairy wings than you can shake a trident at. But these are not just accessories: they are queer symbols with historic roots. To truly understand who queer people are today, we must confront the twisted tales of the past and Queer as Folklore is a celebration of queer history like you've never seen it before.
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