The Mentor: Famous English Poets, Vol. 1, Num. 44, Serial No. 44

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The Mentor: Famous English Poets, Vol. 1, Num. 44, Serial No. 44

by Hamilton Wright Mabie

EN·~43 minutes·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

THE MENTOR, No. 44, Famous English Poets

0:02

FAMOUS ENGLISH POETS

19:30

Editorial

3:29

LORD BYRON

3:54

JOHN KEATS

3:40

PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY

3:14

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

3:14

ALFRED TENNYSON

2:55

ROBERT BROWNING

3:36

Description

This volume offers a richly illustrated tour through the most influential English poets of the nineteenth century. The author moves beyond mere chronology, pairing lively biographical anecdotes with close readings of signature works by Byron, Shelley, Keats, and their contemporaries. Readers hear the contrast between Byron’s storm‑driven rebellion and Shelley’s ethereal pursuit of inner liberty, all set against a backdrop of a literary age that still rivals Shakespeare’s in creative breadth.

Through clear, conversational narration, the guide highlights the social and personal forces that shaped each poet’s voice, from Byron’s flamboyant scandals to Shelley’s tragically brief journey. It also points out the lasting resonance of their themes—freedom, love, and the darker undercurrents of the human spirit—making the material feel fresh for modern ears. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation of how these masters forged the language that continues to echo through today’s poetry.

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Language

en

Duration

~43 minutes (41K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-08-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hamilton Wright Mabie

Hamilton Wright Mabie

1846–1916

A warm, thoughtful guide to literature for everyday readers, he helped make essays, criticism, and classic stories feel welcoming rather than remote. Best known as an editor, lecturer, and man of letters, he brought a deep love of books to a wide American audience.

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