Matthew Arnold's Notebooks

London: Smith, Elder & Co, 1902. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover. Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) was a renowned English poet and critic whose literary career began in 1849. He also kept a series of notebooks filled with passage that struck him in his daily reading. The notebooks extended over a period of 37 years, from 1852 until his death in 1888. This volume contains extracts from those notebooks. The early notebooks from 1852-1861 are all considered, as they were not voluminous. After that, entries are included from every 5th year, from 1863-1888. This work was compiled by his daughter, Eleanor Wodehouse, who was married to Armine Wodehouse, a Minister of Parliament. Includes a preface by Mrs. Wodehouse. 8vo. White cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Spine darkened. Front hinge is starting. Minor rubbing to boards and wear to spine ends. Frontis portrait of Arnold. Interior is clean and bright. Poetry. POE2/12290.