"Poems" by Matthew Arnold is a rich compilation of 19th-century poetry where thoughtful verses explore humanity's link to nature, probe matters of love, and search for spiritual meaning. The collection begins with sonnets, which establishes a reflective mood as the author presents philosophical ideas and emotional experiences. The poem "Quiet Work" highlights nature's lesson on balancing work and rest, showing how important it is to stay steady amidst life's chaos. Poems like “To a Friend” and “Shakspeare” contemplate relationships and admire the impact legends leave behind. The start of this book invites readers into a thought-provoking universe, filled with the author’s reflections on the deeper meanings of people, artwork, and life itself.
Poems
By Matthew Arnold
Experience a world of introspection through eloquent verses that contemplate love, nature, and the trials of the human spirit penned by a lyrical wordsmith.
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About the AuthorMatthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
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