A History of Romanticism: The Progress of French Poetry Since 1830 (1908)

A History of Romanticism: The Progress of French Poetry Since 1830 is a book written by Theophile Gautier and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of the Romantic movement in French literature, particularly in poetry, from 1830 onwards. The author discusses the various aspects of Romanticism, including its origins, themes, and styles, and provides detailed analyses of the works of major French Romantic poets such as Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, and Charles Baudelaire. Gautier also explores the influence of Romanticism on other art forms, such as painting and music. The book is considered an important work in the field of literary criticism and provides a valuable insight into the development of French Romanticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.