| Description |
xi, 360 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Longman literature in English series |
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Longman literature in English series.
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| Contents |
Introduction. Romanticism -- The poet. Prophecy ; Prophecy and imagination ; Prophecy and form -- The background. Prophecy and history ; Rousseau ; Godwin -- The subject. Nature ; Dreams ; The human condition -- Blake -- Wordsworth -- Coleridge -- Between the acts : 1812 -- Byron -- Shelley -- Keats -- The minor poets |
| Summary |
On its first appearance English Poetry of the Romantic Period was widely praised as on of the best introductions to the subject. This edition includes updated material in the light of recent work in Romanticism and Romantic poetry. The book discusses the concerns that linked the Romantic poets, from their responses to the political and social upheavals around them to their interest in the poet's visionary and prophetic role. It includes helpful and authoritative discussions of figures such as Blake, Clare, Coleridge, Crabbe, Keats, Scott, Shelley and Wordsworth |
| Analysis |
11030 poetry in English 1800-1837 p1030 romanticism 60030 critical studies |
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English poetry 19th century History and criticism |
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Romanticism |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [330]-354 |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
English poetry -- 18th century -- History and criticism.
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English poetry -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
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Romanticism -- Great Britain.
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| LC no. |
84023359 |
| ISBN |
0582492580 |
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0582492599 |
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