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The Cambridge History of English Literature: The Period of the French Revolution
Hardcover
Literary CriticismBritish History
ISBN13: 9781025446592
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 590
Weight: 2.20
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Cambridge History of English Literature: The Period of the French Revolution (Volume XI) offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of English letters during one of the most volatile and transformative eras in global history. Edited by A.W. Ward and A.R. Waller, this volume meticulously examines the profound impact of the French Revolution on the British intellectual and creative landscape. It explores how the political upheaval across the Channel spurred a monumental shift in literary expression, fueling the rise of Romanticism and redefining the boundaries of poetry, prose, and political discourse.
The work features in-depth analysis of major figures and movements, tracing the development of thought from the conservative reactions of Edmund Burke to the radicalism of Thomas Paine. It provides detailed accounts of the evolution of the novel, the resurgence of lyrical poetry, and the flourishing of periodical literature. By situating these literary achievements within their socio-political context, the volume highlights the interplay between revolutionary ideals and the English cultural identity. This scholarly contribution remains an essential resource for students and historians of literature, offering a deep dive into the historical forces that shaped the modern literary tradition during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
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