Romanticism on the Road by T Benis
Romanticism on the Road challenges critical orthodoxy by arguing that Wordsworth rejected the political dogmas of his age. Refusing to ally with either radicals or conservatives after the French Revolution, the poet seizes on vagrants to attack the binary thinking dominating public affairs and to question the value of the Georgian domestic ideal. Drawing on current and historical discussions of homelessness, the study offers a cultural history of vagrancy and explains why Wordsworth chose the homeless to bear his message.'..Benis is excellent at describing the social and historical background to Wordsworth's early career, and the book contains some fascinating information...his presentation of contemporary political events remains fascinating and clearly written...the book is a valuable contribution to Wordsworth studies.' - John Hayden Baker, Times Literary Supplement
Toby R. Benis is Assistant Professor of English at Saint Louis University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333718872 |
| ISBN 10 | 0333718879 |
| Title | Romanticism on the Road |
| Author | T Benis |
| Series | Romanticism In Perspective:Texts Cultures Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Year published | 2000-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 278 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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