02651cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450026001432640051001693000047002203360026002673370026002933380036003195000031003555050174003865080067005605201322006275340045019496530032019946530064020266530048020906530043021386530035021816530031022168560042022471243UtSlPG20260610133042.0mcr n260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMeynell, Alice,d1847-192210aHearts of Controversy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1998  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1998-03-010 aSome thoughts of a reader of Tennyson -- Dickens as a man of letters -- Swinburne's lyrical poetry -- Charlotte and Emily Bronte -- Charmian -- The century of moderation  aTranscribed from the 1918 Burns & Oates edition by David Price  a"Hearts of Controversy" by Alice Meynell is a collection of literary essays written during the early 20th century that delves into the works of notable poets and authors including Alfred Lord Tennyson, Charles Dickens, and the Brontë sisters. The essays explore the evolution of literary reputation, the nuances of poetic style, and the impact of personal experience on creative expression. The central themes revolve around the changing perceptions of literature over time and the enduring qualities that define great writing.  At the start of "Hearts of Controversy," Meynell discusses Tennyson's fluctuating reputation, reflecting on the way public opinion has shifted from elevation to critique over the decades. She emphasizes Tennyson's unique style and the dichotomy within his work, praising the majesty of his verse while acknowledging criticism related to his mannerisms. Meynell also addresses Dickens, contrasting his portrayal of good and evil against a backdrop of humor and humanity, alongside an analysis of the Brontë sisters' contributions to literature. Each essay invites readers into a deeper contemplation of the intricacies of literary art and the complexities of its creators, highlighting both the beauty and the turmoil of their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDickens, Charles, 1812-1870  aEnglish literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism  aTennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892  aSwinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909  aBrontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855  aBrontë, Emily, 1818-184840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1243