Transatlantic Romanticism: An Anthology of British, American, and Canadian Literature, 1767-1867This eagerly-anticipated anthology offers canonical and non-canonical texts from American, British, and Canadian Romantic writers. This long-overdue anthology of Romantic literature meets the growing demand for a coherent and flexible transatlantic Romantic reader. It offers a range of representative materials by the most central, as well as non-canonical, North American and British figures. Thematic groupings and companion readings, strategically integrated throughout the book, work together to provide lively and illuminating views of the major literary, cultural, and political debates of the transatlantic Romantic century. Accessible and engaging introductions and headnotes lead to an even greater appreciation and understanding of the prose and poetry of the transatlantic Romantic era. This is a two volume shrinkwrapped package. |
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... Philosopher You tell me , fair one , that you ne'er can love , And seem with scorn to mock the dangerous fire ; But why , then , trait'ress , do you seek to move In others what your breast can ne'er inspire ? You tell me , you my friend ...
... philosophers may be translated word for word , but still it will be impossible to get a clear idea of their philosophy , unless we raise ourselves at once to a transcendental point of view . Unless we take our station with the philosopher ...
... philosopher ; he had fallen back - his eyes were glassy - his features rigid - he was dead ! But I lived , and was to live for ever ! So said the unfortunate alchymist , and for a few days I believed his words . I remembered the ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 17061790 | 25 |
SAMSON OCCOM 17231792 | 40 |
Copyright | |
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