Radical Romantics

The Romantic period was a time of extraordinary literary creativity, but it also saw considerable political repression. In the wake of the French revolution, many British writers and publishers found themselves imprisoned, harassed, and spied upon for promoting political reform at home. In this course, we will read works by a range of radical writers including Wollstonecraft, Wordsworth, Blake, the Shelleys, and Byron, as we explore the relationship between radical thought and the literature that we now call ‘Romantic’.

Fiona Milne BA MSc

• Term: Autumn
• Day: Wednesday
• Start Date: 03 October 2018
• Time: 7-9pm
• No. of weeks: 8
• Course fee: £62.00

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