Romantic Literature

Romantic Literature is a comprehensive book written by Walter Blair, which explores the Romantic movement in literature. The book covers the period from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century, which is considered as the golden age of Romanticism. The book provides a detailed analysis of the literary works of the Romantic poets, novelists, and essayists, including William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Jane Austen, and Mary Shelley.The book begins with an introduction to the Romantic movement and its key themes, such as nature, imagination, individualism, and emotion. It then examines the major genres of Romantic literature, including poetry, the novel, and the essay. The book also explores the social and political context of Romanticism, including the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of nationalism.Throughout the book, Blair provides insightful analysis of the literary works of the Romantic writers, highlighting their unique styles and themes. He also examines the influence of Romanticism on later literary movements, such as Victorian literature and modernism.Overall, Romantic Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Romantic movement in literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the key writers, themes, and genres of Romanticism, and offers a detailed analysis of their literary works.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.