Poetry and Class

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Focusing on the representation of class in English poetry from Britain and Ireland over seven centuries, this study explores how class influences the creation, distribution, and reception of poetry. It examines key factors like literacy, education, patronage, and societal biases, as well as the connection between class and poetic form. While not exhaustive, the book presents case studies of various poets and poems from different historical periods, highlighting the complexities of class dynamics in the literary landscape.