THE BANKER POET: The Rise and Fall of Samuel Rogers, 1763-1855
Brighton: Sussex Academic Press, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Samuel Rogers was arguably the most widely read poet of the early 19th century and a prominent figure in the literary and cultural life of London, owning one of the largest private art collections of his day. Known throughout his life as “the Banker Poet,” he came from a radical, Dissenting background and was politically active at a time when to be so involved personal danger. Martin Blocksidge considers the nature of Rogers’ poetry and the reputation it acquired and examines its cultural context. Octavo: 370 p. with textual illustrations. Original glossy boards; issued without a dust jacket. A crisp, unread copy. Light bumping to the extremities; else near fine. Near fine. Item #73762
ISBN: 9781845195809
Price: $25.00