Course content

This course introduces you to the literature and culture of the Romantic period in Britain, 1790-1830. It allows you to explore a wide variety of literature from a period characterised by radical ideas and rebellion against tradition, and helps you learn to draw connections between Romantic-era literary works and the culture and history of the period.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you:

  • can analyse a variety of poetic genres

  • can interpret poetry and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts

  • have critical reading and writing skills in English.

Admission to the course

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