“The Poetaster”
1830-07-03
play
By Charlotte Bronte

Synopsis

Henry Rhymer goes to Lord Wellesly to present his poetry, convinced of his own genius.

History

First publication: self published.

Published as by Lord Charles Wellesley.

Review

Just a teenager, but this play does not show the quality of writing to come. Possibly satirizing the attitudes toward creative people like poets—that they do not work an honest job. But it is just so poorly structured.


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