Dive into the captivating world of English Romanticism with this essential tome that examines the profound impact of the Romantic age on literature and culture. Perfect for both scholars and enthusiasts, this book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricate interplay between the human experience and the artistic innovations of the Romantics. Professor Gaull provides an insightful survey that begins with 'The Human Context', addressing fundamental aspects like the literary marketplace, the evolution of children's literature, education, theater, economics, and the conception of heroism. Further into the book, the section 'The Illusion of History' reveals how Romantic writers shaped historical narratives, delved into natural history, and explored gothic themes and bardic traditions. The concluding portion, 'The Experimental Arts', examines the poetry, painting, and scientific explorations during this transformative period, showcasing influential figures such as Byron in candid detail. Ideal for students of Romantic literature, this book not only enriches your understanding of key Romantic poets but also offers a broader perspective on intellectual history. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393955477. Year: 2010. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 464. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393955477
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 464


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Professor Gaull begins her survey with a section entitled" The Human Context," in which she explores the literary marketplace, children's literature and education, the theater, economics, and the idea of the hero. In the next group of chapters, generally titled "The Illusion of History," she investigates how the Romantics invented the past, studied natural history and its illusion, and created the ideas of the gothic and of the bards. her final section is "The Experimental Arts," with chapters studying the age's poetry, painting, and science.Within each of the chapters the Romantic figures most appropriate to those chapters are treated in detail”as, for example, Byron and Byronism in "Heros and Heroism." Professor Guall's original research and infectious style make this book the ideal, if not necessary, companion in courses on the Romantic poets or in intellectual history.