Routledge Animality in British Romanticism - Aesthetics of Species

Explore the complex relationship between humans and non-human animals during a period of massive global change. Animality in British Romanticism: The Aesthetics of Species examines how the scientific, political, and industrial revolutions redefined the concept of species and human status. This academic study by Heymans investigates literary representations of animality through the lens of aesthetic taste. By concentrating on the discourses of the sublime, the beautiful, and the ugly, the text reveals how Romantic aesthetic views shaped and were shaped by moral, scientific, political, and theological judgments. As part of the Routledge Studies in Romanticism series, this book provides a deep look into how the Romantic era understood the animal world. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in literary theory, history, and the evolving definitions of species in British literature.