Tennyson and Swinburne as Romantic Naturalists
The central importance of naturalistic vision – of a sense of man’s life as part of nature – is emphasized in this study of the poetry of Tennyson and Swinburne. In tracing this vision, Professor McSweeney makes a series of qualitative distinctions leading to a revaluation of the achievements of both poets.
McSweeney begins with an examination of Swinburne’s critical and creative response to Tenny...
The central importance of naturalistic vision – of a sense of man’s life as part of nature – is emphasized in this study of the poetry of Tennyson and Swinburne. In tracing this vision, Professor McSweeney makes a series of qualitative distinctions leading to a revaluation of the achievements of both poets.
McSweeney begins with an examination of Swinburne’s critical and creative response to Tenny...
