Routledge - Poetics of Luxury in the Nineteenth Century

Explore the connection between literary art and material wealth in this scholarly study by Betsy Tontiplaphol. Published by Routledge, this work examines how the rise of imperial trade and domestic consumerism during the nineteenth century shaped poetic expression. Starting with the work of John Keats, the text traces a clear line of influence through Alfred Lord Tennyson and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Tontiplaphol analyzes how social and literary developments of the era influenced the creation of the luscious poem. This specific category of poetry suggests a sense of richness paired with intimacy and enclosure. This book provides a deep look into the relationship between poetics and luxury. It examines how the psychological virtues of poets like Keats functioned within a society experiencing a fevered pitch of economic growth and consumer culture. It is an essential read for students and scholars interested in the history of nineteenth-century literature and the social contexts that define poetic movements.