William Lisle Bowles Books

William Lisle Bowles was an English priest, poet, and critic whose early sonnets garnered significant acclaim, influencing contemporaries such as Coleridge and Wordsworth. Beyond his verse, Bowles is perhaps more celebrated for his critical work. His edition of Alexander Pope's works, accompanied by an essay, introduced distinct principles regarding poetic imagery. This critical stance sparked considerable debate, sharply contrasting views on what constituted natural versus artificial poetic expression.