The Form of Poetry in the 1820s and 1830s

Focusing on the 1820s and 1830s, the book delves into a pivotal yet overlooked era in poetry that bridges Romanticism and Victorianism. It highlights a diverse array of poets, including Letitia Landon and Robert Browning, while examining the literary market's influence on their work. The text addresses broader theoretical concerns such as literary form, print culture, and gender, revealing how the period's uncertainties about poetry's relevance led to innovative experiments in its metrical and commercial expressions.