A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems

Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909) was a prolific Victorian poet, playwright, novelist, and critic, known for his lyricism and innovation in verse forms, as well as his radical views on politics, religion, and sexuality. A member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Swinburne's work often intersected with the art and philosophy of the movement. His poetic style was characterized by its metrical ...