Routledge Tradition and Romanticism: English Poetry Studies

Explore the evolution of English poetry through this comprehensive academic study from Routledge. Originally published in 1940, this volume provides a deep look into the tradition of Romantic literature and how poets and critics viewed the conception of poetry across different centuries. This scholarly work traces the literary lineage starting from the era of Chaucer and Shakespeare, moving through the influential works of Wordsworth and Coleridge, and extending into the modernist movement. Readers will examine the transition toward the works of W. B. Yeats and T. S. Eliot, offering a clear view of how poetic thought changed over time. As part of the Routledge Library Editions: Romanticism, this title serves as a valuable resource for those studying literary history and theory. It is specifically designed to support students of literature who need a structured understanding of the connections between classical traditions and modern poetic movements.