Romantic Literature

Romantic Literature is a comprehensive guide to the literary movement known as Romanticism. Written by Walter Blair, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the major themes, styles, and figures of Romantic literature. The book covers the Romantic period in both British and American literature, highlighting the works of poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, as well as novelists such as Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. In addition to examining the literary works themselves, Blair also explores the cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts of Romanticism, including its relationship to the French Revolution, the rise of industrialization, and the emergence of new scientific theories. Overall, Romantic Literature provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of this influential literary movement and its lasting impact on Western culture.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The History of World Literature, by Walter Blair. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419134868.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.