Selected Poems by William Morris
William Morris (1834-1896) was a brilliant designer, a political thinker, and one of the most popular poets of his day. While his designs are still prized, his poetry has fallen into neglect. This selection, the only one currently available, contains the best of his short poems, ranging from dramatic narratives with medieval settings to romantic lyrics to `Chants for Socialists'. His verse is crafted and robust, something to be enjoyed like other well-made objects; vivid and durable, it is at the heart of his creative vision. Peter Faulkner teaches in the School of English and American Studies at the University of Exeter. He has written several books about Morris and is editor of the William Morris Society Journal.
William Morris was born in 1834.He was a brilliant designer and political thinker, as well as one of the most popular poets of his day.He was educated at Exeter College, Oxford and was strongly influenced by the Pre-Raphelites, especially Dante Gabriel Rossetti.In 1861 he became a founding partner of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., a prestigious design firm, and he also founded both the Socialist League and the Hammersmith Socialist society, Becoming known as an influential and persuasive speaker.His best-known collection of poetry is The Earthly Paradise (1868-1870). He died in 1896.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780856359262 |
| ISBN 10 | 0856359262 |
| Title | Selected Poems |
| Author | William Morris |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Carcanet Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1997-03-26 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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