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Romanticism

Romanticism

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Literary CriticismPoetry Criticism

ISBN10: 1025962729
ISBN13: 9781025962726
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Romanticism by Lascelles Abercrombie is a profound analytical study of the spirit and philosophy underlying one of literature's most enduring movements. Rather than providing a simple historical survey, Abercrombie seeks to isolate and define the essential qualities that constitute the Romantic impulse in art and thought. He investigates the core tensions between the inner imagination and the external world, contrasting the Romantic tradition with the principles of Classicism to better understand how creative energy is directed and expressed.

As a distinguished poet and critic, Abercrombie provides a rigorous examination of the psychological and aesthetic foundations of Romanticism. The work explores themes of individual experience, the pursuit of the ideal, and the characteristic emotional intensity found in the works of major literary figures. By stripping away superficial definitions, Romanticism offers a clear and scholarly framework for interpreting the complex evolution of artistic temperament. This volume is a valuable resource for students of literary criticism and philosophy, providing essential insights into the visionary mindset that transformed the landscape of modern literature and human self-conception.

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