The Cambridge History of English Literature

'The Cambridge History of English Literature: The Period of the French Revolution' (Volume XI) offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of English letters during one of the most volatile and transformative eras in global history. Edited by A.W. Ward and A.R. Waller, this volume meticulously examines the profound impact of the French Revolution on the British intellectual and creative landscape. It explores how the political upheaval across the Channel spurred a monumental shift in literary expression, fueling the rise of Romanticism and redefining the boundaries of poetry, prose, and political discourse.The work features in-depth analysis of major figures and movements, tracing the development of thought from the conservative reactions of Edmund Burke to the radicalism of Thomas Paine. It provides detailed accounts of the evolution of the novel, the resurgence of lyrical poetry, and the flourishing of periodical literature. By situating these literary achievements within their socio-political context, the volume highlights the interplay between revolutionary ideals and the English cultural identity. This scholarly contribution remains an essential resource for students and historians of literature, offering a deep dive into the historical forces that shaped the modern literary tradition during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.