Gilroy, John
Romantic Literature
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408204795
- author:
- Gilroy, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Longman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 148mm X 211mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Romantic Literature Companion explores the turbulent history of the era through its key poets and writers. John Gilroy examines the engagement of first and second generation Romantics with their times, including drama, fiction, and travel writing. Gilroy delves into thematic analysis and modern critical perspectives, discussing topics such as "Imagination, Truth and Reason", "Heroes and Anti-heroes", and "Faith, Myth and Doubt". This Companion provides a comprehensive look at the Romantic era's literature, combining close attention to texts by notable authors with contextual sections that shed light on the period's complexities. By examining the key works of this pivotal moment in literary history, Gilroy offers a nuanced understanding of the Romantic era's enduring influence on literature and culture.
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