A wide-ranging collection of the key contextual documents which inform the Romantic period. It includes material on fiercely debated areas such as the French Revolution, women, the slave trade, science and religion. Documents are supported by substantial editorial material, drawing connections to the major Romantic texts. INDICE: Series Editor's Preface Chronology Introduction PART ONE: DOCUMENTS Key Historical Events Society, Politics and Class Gender and Sexuality Religion and Belief Philosophy and Ideas 'High' Culture Popular Culture Literary Production and Reception Empire and Race Science and Technology PART TWO: APPENDICES Glossary of Key Terms List of Key Authors and Works Bibliography Index ofLiterary Texts Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-00035-3
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 344
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés