Samuel Rogers' "Poems" is a refined collection that showcases the author's mastery of the English language and his deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, emotion, and memory. Drawing on the Romantic tradition, Rogers employs vivid imagery and melodic verse to explore themes of love, loss, and the transient nature of life. The work is characterized by a contemplative tone and lyrical elegance, which resonates with the personal and emotional undercurrents of his time, effectively intertwining personal reflection with broader societal concerns. Rogers' innovative use of form, coupled with rich symbolism, invites readers to engage with a world that is both familiar and extraordinary. Samuel Rogers, often hailed as the 'father of the English elegy', was deeply influenced by the cultural and artistic movements of the early 19th century. As a member of the influential Bloomsbury group and an ardent supporter of emerging literary figures, Rogers' work reflects the intersections of art, literature, and personal experience. His unique position within this vibrant milieu inspired him to create poignant, reflective poetry that speaks to the human condition and the aesthetic dimensions of life. This collection is highly recommended for readers who appreciate poetry that merges emotional depth with aesthetic beauty. Rogers' "Poems" captivates with its intricate language and profound insights, making it an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections of Romantic poetry and personal reflection.
Harvard Classics Volume 41 : English Poetry 2: Collins To Fitzgerald
William Collins, Golden Deer Classics, George Sewell, Alison Rutherford Cockburn, Jane Elliot, Christopher Smart, Anonymous, John Logan, Henry Fielding, Charles Dibdin, Samuel Johnson, Robert Graham of Gartmore, Adam Austin, William Cowper, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Isobel Pagan, Lady Anne Lindsay, Thomas Chatterton, Lady, Alexander Ross, John Skinner, Michael Bruce, George Halket, William Hamilton of Bangour, Hector MacNeil, William Jones, Susanna Blamire, Anne Hunter, John Dunlop, Samuel Rogers, William Blake, John Collins, Robert Tannahill, William Wordsworth, William Lisle Bowles, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey, Charles Lamb, James Hogg, Robert Surtees, Thomas Campbell, J. Campbell, Allan Cunningham, George Gordon, Thomas Moore, Charles Wolfe, Percy Bysshe Shelley, James Henry Leigh Hunt, John Keats, Walter Savage Landor, Thomas Hood, Aubrey De Vere, Hartley Coleridge, Joseph Blanco White, George Darley, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Hugh Miller, Charles Tennyson Turner, Samuel Ferguson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edward Fitzgerald
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