A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century

""A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century"" by Henry A. Beers is a comprehensive study of the Romantic movement in English literature during the 18th century. The book explores the origins of Romanticism, its key themes and characteristics, and its impact on English literature and culture. Beers provides detailed analyses of the works of major Romantic poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and William Blake, as well as lesser-known writers who contributed to the movement. He also examines the social, political, and cultural context in which Romanticism emerged, including the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of the middle class. Written in a clear and engaging style, ""A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the Romantic movement.1899. The present volume consists, in substance, of a series of lectures given in elective courses in Yale College. Contents: The Subject Defined; The Augustans; The Spensarians; The Landscape Poets; The Miltonic Group; The School of Warton; The Gothic Revival; Percy and the Ballads; Ossian; Thomas Chatterton; and The German Tributary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.