Romantic Imagery in the Works of Walter De LA Mare

by Anne Bentinck

Examines imagery and technique in the poetry of Walter de la Mare (1873-1956). After a profile of de la Mare's life and an overview of his philosophical ideas on life, death, and time, chapters examine his relationship to the Symbolist Movement, his linguistic technique, and the metaphor of the cage and of the house, and analyze the traveller and his journey as the main theme in his work. The influence on de la Mare of the literary landscape of the Garden of Eden is discussed. Many quotations from de la Mare's prose and poetry are included to give an indication of his opinions and beliefs and to illustrate the way in which he uses his chosen symbols and images. The author earned a Phd at the University of Edinburgh, where his field of research has been Walter de la Mare and the Georgians. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

413 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2001