Literature Library author
Matthew Arnold
A concise guide to Matthew Arnold's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Matthew Arnold (1822–1888) was a poet and essayist whose body of work spans lyric poem. This writing is associated with United Kingdom. Major works and useful reading starting points include Tristram and Iseult, To Marguerite: Continued, Thyrsis, and The Scholar-Gypsy. Key themes include Appearance and deeper attention, Loss of shared certainty, Love as a chosen response, and Human suffering across time.
Reading pathway
Begin with Dover Beach.