Romance and Revolution

Discover the profound interplay between romance and revolution in David Duff's enlightening work, Romance and Revolution, published by Cambridge University Press in 1994. Spanning 300 pages, this hardback edition delves deep into the resurgence of romance as a significant literary form and its intricate connections to the transformative impact of the French Revolution on English Romanticism.

With an extensive array of textual and visual sources, Duff meticulously explores the political and literary ramifications of these two powerful forces. This thought-provoking book invites readers to consider how the romantic imagination was shaped during a time of radical social change. An essential read for anyone interested in literary history and the intertwining of art and politics, Romance and Revolution offers valuable insights into how these dynamic elements influenced one another during this pivotal era.