Poetry and Class

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Focusing on the representation of class in English poetry from Britain and Ireland, this study explores how class influences the creation, distribution, and reception of poetry from the fourteenth to the twenty-first century. It examines key factors like literacy, education, and patronage that impact poetic production, alongside the interplay between class and poetic form. Through various case studies, the book highlights notable poets and poems across different eras, providing insights into the complexities of class within the literary landscape.