Oxford Lectures on Poetry

Name: Oxford Lectures on Poetry
Author: A. C. Bradley

By A. C. Bradley

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These lectures collect revised talks on poetic theory and criticism delivered from an Oxford chair, arguing for poetry's intrinsic value and autonomy while examining related concepts such as the sublime and Hegelian tragedy. Several essays apply those ideas to Romantic figures, tracing Wordsworthian and Shellean conceptions of the long poem and the role of poetic letters, and offering readings of Keats. The volume also addresses Shakespearean topics, including interpretations of major tragedies, the rejection of comic figures like Falstaff, the historical Shakespeare as a person, and the practical relations between Elizabethan theatre and its audiences.

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A. C. Bradley

A. C. Bradley was a prominent British literary scholar and critic, best known for his insightful analyses of Shakespearean tragedy. His influential work, "Shakespearean Tragedy: Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth," explores the complexities of Shakespeare's characters and themes, establishing him as a key figure in literary criticism. In addition to his lectures, Bradley contributed to the understanding of poetry through his writings, including "Oxford Lectures on Poetry" and the inaugural lecture "Poetry for Poetry's Sake." His scholarly approach and eloquent prose have left a lasting impact on the study of English literature.