This book uncovers the fascinating life and literary contributions of Thomas Chatterton, a young 18th-century English poet who gained posthumous fame for his uncanny ability to recreate medieval literary styles. The author provides an in-depth examination of Chatterton's work, delving into its themes, techniques, and the historical context that shaped it. The book also explores the controversy surrounding Chatterton's authorship of the Rowley poems, shedding light on the ongoing debate about their true origins. Through a comprehensive analysis of Chatterton's writings and the literary landscape of his time, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of literary forgery, the nature of poetic genius, and the enduring power of historical imagination.
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Thomas Chatterton was an English poet and a Romantic archetype. Grevel Lindrop is the author of five volumes of poems and two prose publications, T"he Opium-Eater: A Life of Thomas De Quincey" and "A Literary Guide to the Lake District."
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