A Gift Imprisoned: The Poetic Life of Matthew Arnold

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Matthew Arnold is one of the most influential and debated poets in the English language. His work shaped the Victorian era, influenced T.S. Eliot and W.B. Yeats, and continues to be studied in universities worldwide. Yet his personal life was marked by a profound and often tragic sense of isolation — the 'gift imprisoned' that Ian Hamilton explores in this compelling biography.\n\nThrough meticulous research and sensitive interpretation, Hamilton traces Arnold's development from a talented student to a public intellectual and a poet whose work grapples with faith, culture, and the power of poetry itself. This is not just a biography; it is an examination of what it means to create great art in a changing world. The EPUB version is perfect for reading on your phone, tablet, or e-reader.

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