Barnes, William
William Barnes (Poet to Poet)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571236657
- author:
- Barnes, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 115
- Dimensions:
- 120mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Poetry & poets
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Barnes: A Poet of Rural Life Sir Andrew Motion introduces this selection of poems by William Barnes, a poet known for his evocations of Dorset life and landscape. Born in 1801, Barnes was a schoolmaster who taught himself wood engraving and developed a lifelong passion for grammar and language. His poetry is characterized by its use of the Dorset dialect and explores themes of rural life, customs, and politics. Barnes' work has been praised for its power and elegance, and his poems offer a unique insight into the poet's own world and experiences. This selection provides an accessible introduction to Barnes' most important works, including Poems of Rural Life in the Dorset Dialect and Homely Rhymes. Through their choice of poems and personal reflections, Motion offers a nuanced understanding of Barnes' life and work, making this collection a valuable resource for anyone interested in 19th-century poetry.
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