Pericles and Aspasia - Landor, Walter Savage
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1884. Poet, classicist and essayist, Landor's strong views and quick temper led him into many disputes and following a potential law suit for libel he spent the remainder of his life, from 1858, on the continent, particularly Florence. He is now remembered more for his prose than his poetry, his best known work being Imaginary conversations of literary men and statesmen, a series of dramatic dialogues. Pericles and Aspasia is a rendering of classical Athens through a series of imaginary letters.

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1884. Poet, classicist and essayist, Landor's strong views and quick temper led him into many disputes and following a potential law suit for libel he spent the remainder of his life, from 1858, on the continent, particularly Florence. He is now remembered more for his prose than his poetry, his best known work being Imaginary conversations of literary men and statesmen, a series of dramatic dialogues. Pericles and Aspasia is a rendering of classical Athens through a series of imaginary letters.
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Walter Savage Landor was a distinguished English writer, poet, and thinker whose creative range spanned both prose and poetry. Born to Walter Landor and Elizabeth Savage, he developed a strong classical education that deeply influenced his literary voice. His work reflected a refined intellect, emotional intensity, and a dedication to truth and moral conviction. Though celebrated among literary circles for his eloquent prose in Imaginary Conversations and his lyrical piece Rose Aylmer, his writings often appealed more to critics and fellow poets than to the wider public. Landor's association with the Romantic movement was marked by his individualism and his refusal to conform to prevailing literary trends. His prose displayed philosophical depth, while his poetry revealed sensitivity and precision of language. Throughout his life, he was known for his independence of mind and his uncompromising nature, which sometimes led to personal and public controversy. Despite limited popular success, Landor's legacy endures through his intellectual vigor and the clarity of his literary expression, influencing later generations of poets and essayists.