Romantic Literature

Introduction to Samuel Taylor Coleridge
B.A. (Hons) English, Romantic Literature, semester 3

Samuel Taylor Coleridge: (i) ‘Kubla Khan’ (ii) ‘Dejection: An Ode’

– Introduction to Samuel Taylor Coleridge   – Biography and historical context Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) was an English poet, thinker, and critic known as an important figure in the Romantic era. He was born in Devon, England, as the youngest of ten children. Coleridge was very smart and talented in academics and literature from

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Introduction to William Wordsworth
B.A. (Hons) English, Romantic Literature, semester 3

William Wordsworth: (i) ‘Tintern Abbey’ (ii) ‘London’

– Introduction to William Wordsworth William Wordsworth (1770–1850) was an English poet known for his role in the Romantic movement. His poems focus on nature, human feelings, and how we think. Wordsworth’s writing was important because it emphasized emotions, personal experiences, and the beauty of nature. Below is a simple overview of his life, the

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William Blake: Songs of Innocence and Experience
B.A. (Hons) English, Romantic Literature, semester 3

William Blake: Songs of Innocence and Experience

Introduction to William Blake Biography and historical context William Blake (1757–1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. He is often seen as one of the most imaginative figures in Western literature and art. Blake was born in London during a time of great change, including the Industrial Revolution and the American and French Revolutions,

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Introduction to John Keats
B.A. (Hons) English, Romantic Literature, semester 3

John Keats: (i) ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ (ii) ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn’ (iii) ‘Ode toAutumn’

– Introduction to John Keats    – Biography and historical context  John Keats (1795–1821) was an English poet known for his Romantic style. He had a big impact on English literature, even though he lived a short life. Keats was born in London on October 31, 1795, into a lower-middle-class family. His father died when

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Introduction to Percy Bysshe Shelley
B.A. (Hons) English, Romantic Literature, semester 3

Percy Bysshe Shelley: (i) ‘Ozymandias (ii) ‘Ode to the West Wind’

Introduction to Percy Bysshe Shelley  Biography and historical context  Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) was an English poet known for his strong political beliefs and deep ideas. He was born in Sussex, England, the first son of Sir Timothy Shelley and Elizabeth Pilfold. He studied at Eton College and then at University College, Oxford, where he

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