Principle in Art, Etc

Coventry Patmore (1823-1896) was a distinguished English poet and critic, renowned for his contribution to Victorian literature. Born in Woodford, Essex, Patmore's early literary influence stemmed from his father, Peter George Patmore, himself an author and critic. His early works, such as 'Tamerton Church Tower' and other poems, exhibited a distinct Pre-Raphaelite influence. However, Patmore's mo...