About the Book: Victorian Poetry in Context
Victorian Poetry in Context offers a lively and accessible introduction to the
diverse range of poetry written in the Victorian period. Considering such issues
as reform and protest, gender, science and belief this book sets out the social
and cultural contexts for the poetry of a fast-changing era. Sections on
Victorian poetics, form and Victorian voices introduce the key literary contexts
of poetrys production, and poetic innovations of the period such as the dramatic
monologue are highlighted . At the heart of the book is a focus on the
importance of attentive close reading, with original readings offered of
well-known texts