How the writings of William Morris shaped the literary style of Tennyson, Swinburne, Gissing, and Yeats : Barthesian re-writings based on the pleasure of distorting repetition

This book investigates the pervasive influence of William Morris on eminent 19th century readers such as Tennyson, Swinburne, Gidssing, and Yeats, focusing on a selection of Morris's writings and situating them in the fields of art, culture, and society. Title Page 2 Copyright Page 3 Dedication 4 Table of Contents 5 Introduction 14 Chapter One The Secret Admirer: Tennyson, Morris and the Arthurian Challenge 24 Chapter Two The Sensual Imitator: Swinburne, Morris and the Fleshly School 58 Chapter Three The Unfriendly Observer: Gissing's Response to Morris' Social Committment 98 Chapter Four The Faithful Reader: W.B. Yeats, Morris, and the Seduction of the Fantastic 140 Conclusion 182 Bibliography 188 Index 208 The secret admirer : Tennyson, Morris and the Arthurian competition The sensual imitator : Swinburne, Morris and the fleshly school The unfriendly observer : Gissing's response to Morris's social commitment The faithful reader : W.B. Yeats, Morris and the seduction of the fantastic.