The French Revolution And English Literature

""The French Revolution and English Literature"" is a collection of lectures delivered by Edward Dowden in celebration of Princeton University's 150th anniversary. The book explores the impact of the French Revolution on English literature and culture during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Dowden examines the works of prominent writers such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, and analyzes how their writing reflected the political and social upheaval of the time. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between the French Revolution and English literature, and offers valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual climate of the era. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the impact of political events on artistic expression.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.