“Action will furnish belief,-but will that belief be the true one? This is the point, you know.”
Quote by Arthur Hugh Clough
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Clough: Selected Poems
This volume brings together a selection of poems by Arthur Hugh Clough, a 19th-century English poet known for his skeptical, introspective, and often ironic verse. The collection highlights Clough's engagement with religious doubt, social change, and personal morality, reflecting the intellectual currents of the Victorian era. His work is noted for its conversational tone and formal experimentation, offering a contrast to more conventional poetry of the time. The selection aims to represent the range of his poetic output, from longer narrative poems to shorter lyrical pieces. more
Author
Arthur Hugh Clough
Arthur Hugh Clough was an influential English poet of the 19th century, known for his innovative and complex verse. Born on January 1, 1819, Clough's career was brief but marked by significant contributions to the Aesthetic movement. His poetry is characterized by its intellectual depth and its use of classical allusions and complex meters. more
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