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Description: Romanticism by Michael Ferber Michael Ferber considers Romanticism in its time of growth in Western Europe, examining various types of Romantic literature, music, painting, religion, and philosophy. He provides examples and quotations throughout to demonstrate the diverse nature of the movement. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is Romanticism? In this Very Short Introduction Michael Ferber answers this by considering who the romantics were and looks at what they had in common -- their ideas, beliefs, commitments, and tastes. He looks at the birth and growth of Romanticism throughout Europe and the Americas, and examines various types of Romantic literature, music, painting, religion, and philosophy. Focusing on topics, Ferber looks at theSensibility movement, which preceded Romanticism; the rising prestige of the poet; Romanticism as a religious trend; Romantic philosophy and science; Romantic responses to the French Revolution; and the condition ofwomen. Using examples and quotations he presents a clear insight into this very diverse movement, and offers a definition as well as a discussion of the word Romantic and where it came from. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective,new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes New in the VSI series, this presents a discussion of the word Romantic and considers Romanticism in its time of growth in Western Europe. Author Biography Michael Ferber is a Professor of English and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of New Hampshire. His research interests include romantic poetry, western literature from the Greeks forward, and war and peace studies. Table of Contents 1: The word Romantic2: Its origin as an outgrowth of the Sensibility movement3: The apotheosis or consecration of the poet4: Romanticism as an international movement5: Romanticism as a critique of society6: Romantic themes, images, symbols, or Stoff7: The Romantic system of the arts8: Romantic religion9: Decline of Romanticism Promotional The only short introduction to Romanticism that incorporates not only the English but the Continental movements, and not only literature but music, art, religion, and philosophy. Long Description What is Romanticism? In this Very Short Introduction Michael Ferber answers this by considering who the romantics were and looks at what they had in common -- their ideas, beliefs, commitments, and tastes. He looks at the birth and growth of Romanticism throughout Europe and the Americas, and examines various types of Romantic literature, music, painting, religion, and philosophy. Focusing on topics, Ferber looks at theSensibility movement, which preceded Romanticism; the rising prestige of the poet; Romanticism as a religious trend; Romantic philosophy and science; Romantic responses to the French Revolution; and the condition ofwomen. Using examples and quotations he presents a clear insight into this very diverse movement, and offers a definition as well as a discussion of the word Romantic and where it came from. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective,new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Feature Explores the definition of the word Romantic and considers its originsUnravels a complex and confusing subject to help the reader understand the various meanings of RomanticismCovers a wide range of artistic forms including Romantic literature, music, painting, religion, and philosophy in several European countries Details ISBN019956891X Author Michael Ferber Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2010 ISBN-10 019956891X ISBN-13 9780199568918 Format Paperback Short Title ROMANTICISM Language English Media Book Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 819.9145 Publication Date 2010-09-23 Affiliation University of New Hampshire Subtitle A Very Short Introduction UK Release Date 2010-09-23 NZ Release Date 2010-09-23 Illustrations Approx 15 black and white illustrations Pages 176 Translator Carol Newsom Edited by Eileen Schuller Birth 1939 Position Reporter, Radio Producer and Writer Qualifications PhD Audience General AU Release Date 2010-11-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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