Lascelles Abercrombie Quotes
A collection of quotes by Lascelles Abercrombie.
Lascelles Abercrombie (1881-1938) was a British poet and literary critic who played a significant role in the development of Modernist poetry. Born in Ashton-upon-Mersey, England, Abercrombie pursued his education at the University of Manchester where he studied history and philosophy. He worked as a journalist and teacher before devoting himself to writing poetry.
Abercrombie's poetry reflected his uneasy relationship with modernity, themes of industrialization, and the impact of the First World War. He published several collections of poems, including "Interludes and Poems" (1908), "Emblems of Love" (1912), and "The Sale of Saint Thomas" (1911), among others. His mystical and philosophical poetry blends traditional verse forms with innovative imagery and metaphysical themes.
As a literary critic, Abercrombie authored notable works such as "The Idea of Great Poetry" (1925) and "Thomas Hardy: A Critical Study" (1912), which were well-received and praised for their insightful analysis. He was associated with the Georgian poets, a group that sought to revive traditional poetic forms and focused on nature and beauty.
Abercrombie's writing, although often overshadowed by his contemporaries such as T.S. Eliot and W.B. Yeats, offered a distinctive voice that captured the complexities of modern existence while adhering to traditional poetic structures. His contribution to the development of British poetry during the early 20th century remains noteworthy, making him an important figure of the Modernist movement. Abercrombie passed away in London in 1938 at the age of 57.
