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Best books to learn The Romantic poets, in order
The Romantics are best read as a generation in dialogue, not as isolated names. Begin with a good anthology and criticism to learn how to read verse closely, then Blake and the first generation (Wordsworth, Coleridge), then the second (Keats, Shelley, Byron). Reading them together, in order, reveals the ideas about nature and imagination they were passing back and forth.
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The Romantic Poets: Best Books to Read, in Order
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- How should I approach learning the romantic poets?
- The Romantics are best read as a generation in dialogue, not as isolated names. Begin with a good anthology and criticism to learn how to read verse closely, then Blake and the first generation (Wordsworth, Coleridge), then the second (Keats, Shelley, Byron). Reading them together, in order, reveals the ideas about nature and imagination they were passing back and forth.
- What's a good book to start the romantic poets with?
- A strong starting point is Coleridge by Holmes, Richard. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the romantic poets?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Dante's Divine Comedy, Horror writing, Writing young adult fiction.