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Edward Dowden

    Edward Dowden was an Irish literary critic and poet whose work demonstrated a profound engagement with Shakespeare and other authors. His critical essays, alongside his biographies, reveal a keen ability to analyze intellectual currents across different eras. Dowden advocated for the integration of literature with practical life, and his broad interests and scholarly methods left a stimulating influence on critical thought. His scholarly pursuits, particularly concerning Shakespeare, Shelley, and Goethe, combined rigorous academic study with a passionate appreciation for his subjects.

    The French Revolution and English Literature
    The Shakespeare Cyclopædia and New Glossary: With the Most Important Variorum Readings, Intended As a Supplement to All the Ordinary Editions of Shake
    Letters About Shelley
    Poems. A Selection Edited by Edward Dowden
    Records of Shelley, Byron and the Author
    The Passionate Pilgrim