Routledge Romanticism and Philosophy: Thinking with Literature

This Routledge Studies in Romanticism volume assembles leading scholars to explore the profound connections between Romantic literature and philosophical thought. The book addresses a significant gap in literary scholarship by examining how Romantic writing across British and American traditions functions as a form of philosophical inquiry. Rather than treating literature and philosophy as separate domains, the essays investigate how Romantic authors engaged with philosophical questions through distinctly literary methods and language. The collection recognises Romanticism as a European and Transatlantic movement, moving beyond narrower national frameworks to show how literary expression became a vehicle for complex philosophical thinking. Readers will discover new interpretative approaches to canonical and lesser-known Romantic texts, gaining insight into how writers of the period used narrative, imagery, and form to articulate philosophical ideas. This scholarly resource is essential for literary theorists, philosophy students, and anyone interested in understanding how Romantic-era authors shaped intellectual history through their creative work.