Unlock the networks of the Romantic era through William Godwin’s circle. This meticulously curated volume gathers his friendships and contemporaries, offering a window into a pivotal literary world.
This edition presents chaptered correspondence, portraits, and contextual notes that illuminate the exchanges between Godwin and figures like Coleridge, Holcroft, and Mary Wollstonecraft, among others. It frames the man behind the ideas and situates his life within the broader currents of early 19th‑century literature and politics.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and relationships of William Godwin, a prominent English writer and philosopher of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author delves into Godwin's extensive correspondence with fellow intellectuals of the era, including the renowned poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The letters, spanning the year 1800, offer a window into the intellectual debates and social circles that shaped the era. The book explores Godwin's complex personality and his evolving views on politics, philosophy, and literature. It highlights Godwin's deep engagement with the Romantic movement, as evidenced by his correspondence with Coleridge and his critical analysis of Coleridge's own work. The book also touches upon Godwin's anxieties about his financial situation and his involvement in various literary and artistic projects, including the publication of his novel *St Leon*. Beyond personal anecdotes, the correspondence reveals Godwin's evolving philosophical ideas, particularly his engagement with the concept of reason and its role in shaping human progress. These exchanges provide insights into Godwin's belief in the potential for individual agency and his critique of societal structures that hinder personal and intellectual growth. Ultimately, the book offers a unique and insightful portrait of a key figure in the history of English thought, showcasing his intellectual brilliance, personal struggles, and his enduring impact on the development of political and philosophical discourse. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331084037_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331084037
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