Victorian Poetry

"Victorian Poetry" by John Drinkwater is a study of poetry written during the reign of Queen Victoria; the book is an investigation into the defining features of Victorian poetry and its key players, such as Tennyson, Browning, and Arnold. The author clearly states the intentions of the exploration and promises to deliver on a discussion of the elements that constitute Victorian poetry and the historical scope that influenced authors of the time period; by explaining different points of view, the writer lays the groundwork for later explorations of both the style and themes that were common to writers of the time.