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Routledge - Arthur O'Shaughnessy: A Pre-Raphaelite Poet

Name: Routledge - Arthur O'Shaughnessy: A Pre-Raphaelite Poet
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Explore the life and literary impact of Arthur O'Shaughnessy through this scholarly study by Jordan Kistler. This book examines how his professional career as a natural historian at the British Museum shaped his identity and his poetry. By looking at his role as a Junior Assistant, the text provides a new way to understand his connections to aestheticism, socialism, and Darwinian theory. This work moves beyond viewing O'Shaughnessy as a minor figure. Instead, it uses extensive archival research to show how his need to earn a living outside of art influenced his creative output. It is an essential read for those interested in the intersection of Victorian labor, museum history, and the evolution of modernist thought. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how a professional career in science and curation can influence the development of a major poetic voice during the Victorian era.

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Examines the connection between O'Shaughnessy's career as a natural historian and his contributions to Victorian poetry.

Uses extensive archival research to provide a detailed look at the poet's life and professional background.

Traces the influence of his role at the British Museum on his views regarding aestheticism and socialism.

Analyzes how Darwinian theory and the necessity of working for a living shaped his literary perspective.

Offers a reexamination of O'Shaughnessy's status, moving him beyond the label of a minor poet.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1472467353
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Exhibition & Collection Catalogs > Museums
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 February 2016
Listed Since: 11 August 2015

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