Program

Research Programs: Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars

Period of Performance

9/1/1976 - 6/30/1977

Funding Totals

$15,000.00 (approved)
$15,000.00 (awarded)


Symbolic Female Figures in 19th Century English Poetry

FAIN: FB-12942-76

Marta H. Messier
Westminster College (New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001)

To determine to what extent 19th century English poets embody their visionary ideals in female figures; to what extent each figure constitutes an aspect of the poet himself and to what degree these figures represent the poetic imagination itself.