02344cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000500011324500630016326400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250800960044352012620053953400450180165300640184665300600191085600430197099900170201315447UtSlPG20260610133349.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBeers, Henry A.q(Henry Augustin),d1847-192612aA History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-24  aE-text prepared by Jeanette Hayward and Al Haines. Dedicated to the memory of James Hayward  a"A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century" by Henry A. Beers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the Romantic movement within English literature, distinguishing it from its continental counterparts and exploring its gradual emergence and unique characteristics. It delves into the influences, key figures, and cultural shifts that contributed to the evolution of Romanticism in England, offering a detailed analysis of how it diverges from Classical traditions.  At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of Romanticism, assessing its definition and significance within the context of English literature. He contrasts it with Classical elements, emphasizing the different attitudes and characteristics that define each style. Beers also notes the challenges of defining Romanticism, as it encompasses a complex blend of emotions, themes, and historical influences from the Middle Ages, with an aim to articulate what makes English Romanticism distinct from its predecessors. The opening sets the foundation for a nuanced exploration of various authors and literary movements that shaped this pivotal period in English literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism  aRomanticism -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15447  c56835d56835