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Eighteenth Century English Romantic Poetry
Hardcover
Literary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025471044
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 266
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Eighteenth Century English Romantic Poetry is a profound scholarly exploration of the roots and evolution of the Romantic movement in English literature. Written by the distinguished scholar Eric Partridge, this work examines the transitional period where the rigid constraints of the Augustan age began to give way to the emotional intensity and focus on nature that defined the later Romantic poets. By analyzing the precursors and the early proponents of this stylistic shift, the book offers a detailed map of the shifting poetic sensibilities within the 1700s.
Partridge provides insightful commentary on the themes, diction, and structures that emerged during this era, highlighting the historical and intellectual forces that shaped the works of the time. From the rise of the Gothic to the rediscovery of the lyric, this volume serves as a critical bridge for understanding how the eighteenth century laid the groundwork for the literary revolutions of the nineteenth century. Eighteenth Century English Romantic Poetry remains a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the trajectory of English verse and the foundational elements of Romantic thought.
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