The Language and Craft of William Barnes: English Poet and Philologist (1801-1886) (Studies in British Literature) - Hardcover

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Austin and Jones, a husband and wife team living in Dorset (they've taught at universities in England and South Africa) present an overview of William Barnes, the so-called "Dorset poet." The authors describe how Barnes sought to establish a poetry true to the language and mores of Wessex, giving a detailed technical analysis of Barnes' language, meter, and types of verse, and providing a comparison with the work of John Clare. An introductory chapter provides a biography of Barnes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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