English Fiction of the Romantic Period 1789-1830

A comprehensive historical survey of the period 1789xxx;1830. Will aid the reader in assessing the role of prose fiction in a period hitherto dominated by poetry.

List of contents

Preface  1. Fiction and British Society 1789-1830.  2. The 1790s, From Englightenment and Sensibility to Romanticism- 'Modern Novel' and 'Tales of the Times'.  3. 1800-1814- Beyond 'Tales of the Times'.  4. 'Only a Novel' - Jane Austen.  5. History and Romance - Sir Walter Scott  6. 1815-1830 - Romance, Realism and Satire - The Limites of Romantic Culture.  7. Conclusion - The Limits of Romantic Fiction.  Chronology  General Bibliographies  Individual Authors  Index

About the author

Gary Kelly

Summary

A comprehensive historical survey of the period 1789xxx;1830. Will aid the reader in assessing the role of prose fiction in a period hitherto dominated by poetry.

Product details

• Authors: Gary Kelly
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2016
• EAN: 9781138154056
• ISBN: 978-1-138-15405-6
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: Longman Literature In English Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies