Romantic Atheism Poetry and Freethought, 1780-1830 |
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| Author:
| Priestman, Martin |
| Contribution by:
| Butler, Marilyn
Chandler, James |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Romanticism Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-02685-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $68.95 |
Book Description:
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Exploring links between Romanticism and the first burst of outspoken atheism in Britain, Priestman examines the major Romantic poets in their most intellectually radical periods, and many contemporary poet-intellectuals and controversialists. Above all, he conveys Romantic atheism's excitement and dramatic appeal to new developments in politics, science and comparative mythology.
Exploring links between Romanticism and the first burst of outspoken atheism in Britain, Priestman examines the major Romantic poets in their most intellectually radical periods, and many contemporary poet-intellectuals and controversialists. Above all, he conveys Romantic atheism's excitement and dramatic appeal to new developments in politics, science and comparative mythology.