English Poetry of the Romantic Period 1789-1830 / Edition 2

by J.R. Watson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780582088443
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/01/1992
Series:	Longman Literature In English Series
Edition description:	2nd ed
Pages:	438
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1: The Poet; 2: Texts and Contexts; 3: Preoccupations, and Ways of Reading Them; 4: Some Poets; 5: Blake; 6: Wordsworth; 7: Coleridge; 8: Byron; 9: Shelley; 10: Keats

Editorial Reviews

Reviews of the first edition: "...an excellent survey of English Romantic poetry, its sensitivity, immense vitality, and energy. Recommended for all undergraduate collections." Choice "...his fine introductory survey...highly recommended to students and even their more experienced tutors." English Studies

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