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Walter de la Mare: Critical Appraisals

Walter de la Mare: Critical Appraisals

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Walter de la Mare: Critical Appraisals is a collection of essays on the poet's life and work, including unpublished archive material and new poems reflecting on his legacy. It aims to put him back on the literary map and explore his relationship with other famous contemporaries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2022
Publisher: Liverpool University Press


Walter de la Mare, a writer cherished by many, has unfortunately been overlooked in literary history. However, his literary legacy is set to be revitalized with the publication of Walter de la Mare: Critical Appraisals. This comprehensive collection of essays delves into the diverse body of work of this renowned poet, short story writer, novelist, reviewer, and lecturer. By placing his creations alongside those of his esteemed contemporaries, including Thomas Hardy, Robert Frost, W. H. Auden, T. S. Eliot, and Katherine Mansfield, the book offers a fresh perspective on de la Mare's artistic journey.

Furthermore, the volume includes an invaluable survey of his unpublished archive, providing a deeper understanding of his creative process. Additionally, a series of newly commissioned poems have been included, offering fresh insights into his enduring legacy. This multifaceted volume appeals to scholars and enthusiasts alike, encompassing the study of twentieth-century poetry, the short story, the nature and boundaries of modernism, British intellectual history, and the life and works of Walter de la Mare.

The list of contributors to this remarkable publication is a testament to the wide-ranging expertise and dedication of scholars and literary enthusiasts. Names such as Catherine Charlwood, Guy Cuthbertson, Peter Davidson, Giles de la Mare, Andrew Doyle, Suzannah V. Evans, Adam Guy, Robin Holloway, Yui Kajita, Zaffar Kunial, Gregory Leadbetter, Angela Leighton, Erica McAlpine, Jenny McDonnell, Will May, Andrew Motion, Paul Muldoon, A. J. Nickerson, Seamus Perry, Adrian Poole, Camille Ralphs, Vidyan Ravinthiran, Peter Scupham, A. E. Stallings, Mark Valentine, Rory Waterman, Anne Welsh, David Wheatley, Rowan Williams, and William Wootten grace the pages of this essential work.

With Walter de la Mare: Critical Appraisals, the literary world is poised to rediscover the brilliance and haunting allure of this remarkable writer, ensuring his place in literary history for generations to come.


Dimension: 239 x 163 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800854659

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