Poetry of the Nineties

"Poetry of the Nineties" is a comprehensive anthology that captures the artistic spirit and literary transition of a transformative decade in English verse. This collection explores the diverse poetic voices that emerged during the late Victorian era, a period defined by the rise of Aestheticism and the Decadent movement.The volume showcases the lyrical experimentation and thematic richness of the fin de siècle, featuring works that grapple with beauty, melancholy, and the shifting social values of the 1890s. Readers will encounter a wide array of stylistic approaches, from the ornate and sensory-driven language of the Decadents to the more stark, realistic tones that foreshadowed modernism. This collection serves as an essential guide to understanding how these poets redefined the boundaries of expression and paved the way for twentieth-century literature. By assembling these representative works, "Poetry of the Nineties" preserves the distinct cultural and intellectual atmosphere of a pivotal era, emphasizing the enduring literary value and historical significance of its contributors.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 320, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press