Description: This introductory survey discusses the concerns that linked the Romantic poets, from their responses to the political and social upheavals around them to their interest in the poet's visionary and prophetic role. It includes helpful and authoritative discussions of figures such as Blake, Clare, Coleridge, Crabbe, Keats, Scott, Shelley and Wordsworth.
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Reviews of the first edition: "."..an excellent survey of English Romantic poetry, its sensitivity, immense vitality, and energy. Recommended for all undergraduate collections."" "Choice" "."..his fine introductory survey...highly recommended to students and even their more experienced tutors."" "English Studies"