A Century of Roundels

In "A Century of Roundels," Algernon Charles Swinburne offers a breathtaking exploration of the roundel form'Äîan elegant poetic structure characterized by its intricate rhyme scheme and refrains. The collection, embodying the stylistic richness of the Victorian era, demonstrates Swinburne's mastery of rhythm and sound, richly layered themes of love, beauty, mortality, and nature. Each poem is an ...