The Poetical Works Of Leigh Hunt
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A landmark collection of Romantic-era verse, The Poetical Works of Leigh Hunt gathers the full breadth of Hunt's lyrical output, showcasing the wit, warmth, and classical sensibility that made him one of the most influential literary figures of nineteenth-century England. The volume presents celebrated poems such as Abou Ben Adhem and Jenny Kiss'd Me, alongside longer narrative works that illustrate Hunt's deep engagement with Italian literature, Greek mythology, and the pleasures of everyday life. Written in a tone that balances gentle humor with genuine emotional depth, the poetry champions beauty, friendship, and liberal ideals with an ease and grace that distinguished Hunt from many of his contemporaries. As a close friend and champion of Keats, Shelley, and Byron, Hunt's own verse reflects the rich intellectual currents of the Romantic movement, and this collected edition stands as an essential record of his enduring contribution to English poetry.
Author: Leigh Hunt
Format: Hardback
Published: 1923, Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Title page loose but other pages still intact.
A landmark collection of Romantic-era verse, The Poetical Works of Leigh Hunt gathers the full breadth of Hunt's lyrical output, showcasing the wit, warmth, and classical sensibility that made him one of the most influential literary figures of nineteenth-century England. The volume presents celebrated poems such as Abou Ben Adhem and Jenny Kiss'd Me, alongside longer narrative works that illustrate Hunt's deep engagement with Italian literature, Greek mythology, and the pleasures of everyday life. Written in a tone that balances gentle humor with genuine emotional depth, the poetry champions beauty, friendship, and liberal ideals with an ease and grace that distinguished Hunt from many of his contemporaries. As a close friend and champion of Keats, Shelley, and Byron, Hunt's own verse reflects the rich intellectual currents of the Romantic movement, and this collected edition stands as an essential record of his enduring contribution to English poetry.