98 Pages
by Routledge

98 Pages
by Routledge

98 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1969, this work traces the evolution of Romanticism and in doing so, demonstrates its novelty as an imaginative and emotional perception of the world in contrast to the rationalistic approach which was dominant in the seventeenth century. It identifies the fundamental similarities between Romantic writing in England, France and Germany as well as their differences brought about... Read more

General Editor’s Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Definitions and usage 2. The pre-history of the Romantic movement 3. The Romantics and their works 4. Problems; Further Reading; Index

Biography

Lilian R. Furst