Coventry Patmore
Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore was an English poet and literary critic. He is best known for his book of poetry The Angel in the House, a narrative poem about the Victorian ideal of a happy marriage. As a young man, Patmore worked for the British Museum in London. After the publication of his first book of poems in 1844, he became acquainted with members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. After the death of his first wife, Emily Augusta Patmore in 1862, his grief over her death became a major theme in his poetry.
Principle in Art, Etc.
"Principle in Art, Etc." by Coventry Patmore is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of art, aesthetics, ...
By Coventry Patmore
The Victories of Love, and Other Poems
"The Victories of Love, and Other Poems" by Coventry Patmore is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the compl...
By Coventry Patmore
The Unknown Eros
"The Unknown Eros" by Coventry Patmore is a collection of lyrical poems likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of love, ...
By Coventry Patmore
The Angel in the House
"The Angel in the House" by Coventry Patmore is a poetic work composed in the mid-19th century, particularly within the Victorian era. It explores the...
By Coventry Patmore