Shaping British Romantic Literature in Context

"Shaping British Romantic Literature in Context" explores with innovative methodology and updated critical investigation how British Romantic literature was shaped by its cultural, social, and historical surroundings. Adopting an original and inclusive perspective, this volume examines the dynamic interaction between literature and its context, approaching the subject both diachronically and synchronically. Following an overview of the political, social, and cultural background of the period, the study scrutinizes authors, texts, and paratexts both in chronological order and in the critical framework of poetry, prose, and drama as dynamic genres. This dual structure highlights genre-specific trends and developments, while simultaneously offering a comprehensive view of the period’s diverse authorship and literary output.