Chronicles the life of Romantic poet and artist William Blake, discussing his childhood, personal tragedies, analysis of the dark side of the industrial revolution, schooling, and literary and artistic accomplishments.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, with critical commentary on all of his writings, an overview of his personal life, details on Middle English, and information on historical figures of the time.
Chronicles the lives and careers of husband-and-wife nineteenth-century English poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, discussing their courtship and marriage; their time in Paris, London, and Italy; and their major works, "Men and Women" and "Aurora Leigh.".
Presents an illustrated biography of eighteenth-century theologian and poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, discussing the contradictions in his character, his association with William Wordsworth, and other aspects of his life and career. Includes a chronology.
Examines the life and work of fourteenth-century English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in his writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.
Chronicles the life of twentieth-century English poet Ted Hughes, covering, among other topics, his writings and his troubled relationships with Sylvia Plath and Assia Wevill.
