Research Catalog

Title

The Cambridge introduction to British romantic poetry / Michael Ferber.

Author

Ferber, Michael.

Publication

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

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Description

ix, 248 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

"The best way to learn about Romantic poetry is to plunge in and read a few Romantic poems. This book guides the new reader through this experience, focusing on canonical authors - Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Keats, Blake and Shelley - whilst also including less familiar figures as well. Each chapter explains the history and development of a genre or sets out an important context for the poetry, with a wealth of practical examples. Michael Ferber emphasizes connections between poets as they responded to each other and to great literary, social and historical changes around them. A unique appendix resolves most difficulties new readers of works from this period might face: unfamiliar words, unusual word order, the subjunctive mood and meter. This enjoyable and stimulating book is an ideal introduction to some of the most powerful and pleasing poems in the English language, written in one of the greatest periods in English poetry"--Provided by publisher.

Series Statement

Cambridge introductions to literature

Uniform Title

Cambridge introductions to literature.

Subject

• English poetry > 19th century > History and criticism
• English poetry > 20th century > History and criticism
• Romanticism > Great Britain

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. Introduction -- 2. The poet -- 3. 'Tintern Abbey' -- 4. Romantic odes -- 5. The French Revolution -- 6. Romantic sonnets -- 7. Romantic love lyrics -- 8. Romantic ballads -- 9. Romantic epics and romances -- 10. Romantic verse drama -- 11. Romantic satire -- Appendix.

Call Number

JFE 12-5452

ISBN

• 9780521769068 (hardback)
• 052176906X (hardback)
• 9780521154376 (paperback)
• 0521154375 (paperback)

LCCN

2012000286

OCLC

772528296

Author

Ferber, Michael.

Title

The Cambridge introduction to British romantic poetry / Michael Ferber.

Imprint

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Series

Cambridge introductions to literature

Cambridge introductions to literature.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Cover image

Table of contents

Research Call Number

JFE 12-5452