Poetry and Jacobite Politics in Eighteenth-Century Britain and Ireland

Discover the intricate relationship between poetry and politics in the groundbreaking book Poetry and Jacobite Politics in Eighteenth-Century Britain and Ireland by Murray G. H. Pittock. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2006, this insightful work spans 272 pages and challenges conventional views of the Augustan era. Pittock delves into Jacobite ideology as reflected in both canonical and non-canonical literature, revealing a rich tapestry of literary history across the 'four nations'. This exploration highlights the struggle for linguistic authority between Jacobite and Hanoverian writers, offering readers a fresh perspective on 18th-century English literature. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of literary criticism, this book is a vital addition to your collection that deepens the understanding of political influences on poetry during a pivotal time in British and Irish history.