The Modern Poet

Exploring the evolution of the poet's role over the last three centuries, the book examines the dual perception of poets as both primitive and sophisticated since the 1750s. It highlights key movements, from Ossian and the Romantics to Victorian scholar-gipsies and Modernist poetries, illustrating how poets have navigated their relationships with academia. Through various historical contexts in Britain, Ireland, and America, it reveals the ongoing collaboration and conflict between poets and scholarly institutions.