English Romantics: Major Poetry and Critical Theory

This valuable anthology of works by major English Romantic poets offers readers a collection of representative Romantic literature as well as critical texts by major spokesmen of the movement in England. The editor places emphasis on the major achievements of the poets and critics of the age in order to give students a sense of the main directions of the Romantic movement. A major portion of the book is devoted to the works of the writers. Wherever feasible, complete texts of the poetry and criticism have been included. A general introductory essay sets the necessary background for the writers included. The volume ends with twenty-one contemporary critical essays on the Romantics and on the period in general.