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Routledge - The Farthing Poet: Biography of Richard Hengist Horne

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Explore the life of a forgotten literary figure with The Farthing Poet by Ann Blainey. This biography examines Richard Hengist Horne (1802-84), an extraordinary presence in the nineteenth-century literary scene. While much of his voluminous work is now lost to time, his epic poem Orion earned him acclaim as a work of genius from nearly every English critic of his era. This book provides a fascinating tragi-comic study of a man driven by romantic aspirations to be a Man of Genius. Beyond the individual, Blainey offers a rich background study of the literature and society of the nineteenth century. Packed with interest and anecdote, this volume serves as a window into a remarkable era through the lens of a man who lived with grand ambitions. Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Romanticism series, it is an essential read for those interested in literary history and the complex characters of the Romantic period.

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A detailed biography of Richard Hengist Horne, a significant yet largely forgotten figure of the nineteenth-century literary world.

Includes a study of the epic poem Orion, which was widely acclaimed by English critics as a work of genius.

Provides a tragi-comic look at the life and character of a man driven by his romantic aspirations.

Offers a rich background study of the literature and society of the nineteenth century through historical anecdotes.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Romanticism series for academic and historical interest.

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05 April 2016
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