Matthew Arnold

Matthew Arnold (1822 to 1888) is considered one of the most significant writers of the late Victorian period in England. Initially, he established his reputation as a poet of elegiac verse.

Although life is full of pain and loss, love is true and pivotal to a full life. These poems highlight the loss of innocence through experience, and the importance of love to life.

Are critics really necessary, or are they just a bunch of guys expressing sour grapes. In a landmark essay, Matthew Arnold argued that critics are just as important as the creative artists they critique.