The Contours Of European Romanticism
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A landmark work in comparative literary studies, The Contours of European Romanticism by Lilian R. Furst presents a rigorous and wide-ranging examination of the Romantic movement as it unfolded across England, France, Germany, and beyond. Furst argues that Romanticism cannot be understood as a single, monolithic phenomenon but must instead be traced through its distinct national manifestations, each shaped by differing cultural, philosophical, and historical forces. Drawing on an impressive command of primary texts and critical sources, the work charts the movement's shared preoccupations — including the primacy of imagination, the yearning for the infinite, and the tension between classical order and individual freedom — with scholarly precision and analytical clarity. Written with elegant authority, it remains an essential reference for students and scholars of nineteenth-century European literature and intellectual history.
Author: Lilian R. Furst
Format: Hardback
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in comparative literary studies, The Contours of European Romanticism by Lilian R. Furst presents a rigorous and wide-ranging examination of the Romantic movement as it unfolded across England, France, Germany, and beyond. Furst argues that Romanticism cannot be understood as a single, monolithic phenomenon but must instead be traced through its distinct national manifestations, each shaped by differing cultural, philosophical, and historical forces. Drawing on an impressive command of primary texts and critical sources, the work charts the movement's shared preoccupations — including the primacy of imagination, the yearning for the infinite, and the tension between classical order and individual freedom — with scholarly precision and analytical clarity. Written with elegant authority, it remains an essential reference for students and scholars of nineteenth-century European literature and intellectual history.