James Hurnard
A Victorian Character

Originally published in 1946, this book presents a selection of passages from The Setting Sun, a long poem by James Hurnard.

James Hurnard (Author), G. Rostrevor Hamilton (Edited by)

9781107629233, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 March 2014

176 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.2 kg

Originally published in 1946, this book presents a selection of passages from The Setting Sun, a long poem written by James Hurnard between January 1867 and December 1868. The text also contains an editorial introduction. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British poetry and the Victorian period.

Introduction
1. Life
2. The seasons
3. Colchester
4. Scenes
5. Progress
6. Eminent persons
7. Dislikes
8. Observations and opinions
9. The arts
10. Poet and poem
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 [DSBF]