Edward Lear

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"James Williams's account, the first book-length critical study of the poet since the 1980s, sets out to re-introduce Lear and to accord him his proper place: as a major Victorian figure of continuing appeal and relevance, and especially as a poet of beauty, comedy, and profound ingenuity"--

subjects: Lear, edward, 1812-1888,  English literature, history and criticism, 19th century,  Criticism and interpretation,  English poetry,  History and criticism