Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The French Revolution And English Literature: Lectures Delivered In Connection With The Sesquicentennial Celebration Of Princeton University"" by Edward Dowden is a collection of lectures that explore the impact of the French Revolution on English literature. The lectures were given in honor of Princeton University's 150th anniversary and delve into various literary works and authors, such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Mary Shelley. The book analyzes how the French Revolution influenced the Romantic movement in England and how it shaped the literary landscape of the time. Dowden provides historical context and literary analysis to help readers understand the connections between the French Revolution and English literature. This book is an informative and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the impact of historical events on artistic expression.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.
