Companion to Romantic Poetry

Through a series of 34 essays by leading and emerging scholars, A Companion to Romantic Poetry reveals the rich diversity of Romantic poetry and shows why it continues to hold such a vital and indispensable place in the history of English literature. * Breaking free from the boundaries of the traditionally-studied authors, the collection takes a revitalized approach to the field and brings together some of the most exciting work being done at the present time * Emphasizes poetic form and technique rather than a biographical approach * Features essays on production and distribution and the different schools and movements of Romantic Poetry * Introduces contemporary contexts and perspectives, as well as the issues and debates that continue to drive scholarship in the field * Presents the most comprehensive and compelling collection of essays on British Romantic poetry currently available