Reading Romantic Poetry introduces the major themes and
preoccupations, and the key poems and players of a period
convulsed by revolution, prolonged warfare and political crisis.
"These engagements with the nature of poetry are no mystical
celebration of a mysterious power—on the contrary: by focusing
on specific attempts Professor Stafford underlines the
demystifying facet of these poems which lay bare their own
artifice to their readers." (Cercles, 1 December 2012) "An
excellent, well-written resource for those interested in
Romantic poetry … Stafford brings a new sensibility and fresh
eye to the subject ... Highly recommended." (Choice, 1 October
2012) “A wonderful introduction to the subject by one of
Britain's foremost readers and critics of Romantic poetry.
Stafford is infinitely sensitive to the poems themselves, but
also shows the importance of historical contexts. An excellent
study.” —Jon Mee, University of Warwick “A brilliantly
informative guide that pinpoints the essential qualities of
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