ABOUT THE BOOK

The Encyclopedia of Romantic Literature is a comprehensive reference resource covering British artistic, literary, and intellectual movements from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, within the context of European, transatlantic and colonial historical and cultural interaction. This three-volume collection showcases over 275 entries written by leading international scholars, providing students and researchers with an authoritative overview of Romanticism. Entries explore key authors and their works, literary invention and variation, major themes, new developments, and experimentation with form, within the context of literary genre and sub-genre. Each volume is carefully organized and fully cross-referenced, enabling easier researching.

With its cohesive organization and in-depth coverage of Romantic genres, this encyclopedia sets a new standard for scholarship in the field, and will be an indispensible resource for all students and researchers of Romanticism.

Table of Contents

Volume I

Alphabetical List of Entries vii

Thematic List of Entries xi

Notes on Contributors xv

Introduction xliii

Acknowledgements xlix

Romantic Literature A-G 1-548

Volume II

Alphabetical List of Entries vii

Thematic List of Entries xi

Notes on Contributors xv

Romantic Literature H-Re 549-1110

Volume III

Alphabetical List of Entries vii

Thematic List of Entries xi

Notes on Contributors xv

Romantic Literature Re-Z 1111-1544