Robert Southey (1774-1843) was a prolific and versatile English poet, as well as a historian, biographer, and essayist. He was a leading figure in the Romantic movement, and his works are characterized by their vivid imagery, strong narrative drive, and lyrical beauty.
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Southey's most famous work is undoubtedly his epic poem "Madoc" (1805),which tells the story of a Welsh prince who travels to the New World in search of adventure. The poem is notable for its sweeping scope, its rich cast of characters, and its detailed descriptions of the American landscape.
In addition to his epic poems, Southey also wrote a number of lyrical ballads and sonnets. His ballads are often characterized by their simplicity and their focus on everyday life, while his sonnets are more formal and reflective.
The Delphi Classics edition of the Complete Poetical Works of Robert Southey presents a comprehensive collection of the poet's works, including:
- Epic poems: "Madoc," "Thalaba the Destroyer," and "The Curse of Kehama"
- Lyrical ballads: "The Inchcape Rock," "The Battle of Blenheim," and "The Holly Tree"
- Sonnets: "To a Skylark," "To Mary Unwin," and "On the Death of Chatterton"
This volume also includes a critical by Professor Stephen Gill, which provides an overview of Southey's life and works. The text is fully searchable and annotated, and it includes a comprehensive index of first lines.
The Delphi Classics edition of the Complete Poetical Works of Robert Southey is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Romantic era or in the works of one of its most influential poets.
About the Delphi Classics series
The Delphi Classics series is a collection of the world's greatest literature, presented in beautifully designed and affordably priced editions. Each volume contains a comprehensive , critical essays, and notes. The texts are fully searchable and annotated, and they include a comprehensive index of first lines.
The Delphi Classics series is available in a variety of formats, including print, ebook, and audio. The print editions are hardcover and feature Smyth-sewn bindings. The ebook editions are available in a variety of formats, including epub, mobi, and pdf. The audio editions are narrated by professional voice actors and are available in a variety of formats, including mp3, m4a, and wav.
The Delphi Classics series is an essential resource for anyone interested in the world's greatest literature.
About Delphi Poets
Delphi Poets is a collection of the world's greatest poets, presented in beautifully designed and affordably priced editions. Each volume contains a comprehensive , critical essays, and notes. The texts are fully searchable and annotated, and they include a comprehensive index of first lines.
The Delphi Poets series is available in a variety of formats, including print, ebook, and audio. The print editions are hardcover and feature Smyth-sewn bindings. The ebook editions are available in a variety of formats, including epub, mobi, and pdf. The audio editions are narrated by professional voice actors and are available in a variety of formats, including mp3, m4a, and wav.
The Delphi Poets series is an essential resource for anyone interested in the world's greatest poetry.
