Literature and Protest: The Role of Fiction in Social Movements

Background

The Romantic poets were deeply influenced by the societal and environmental changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. This project examines how poets such as Wordsworth and Shelley used their works to critique industrialization and celebrate nature.

Learning Outcome (LO)

  • LO #1: Explore connections between poetic expression and societal changes. 
  • LO #2: Analyse Romantic poetry’s critique of industrialization and environmental impact.
  • LO #3:Develop interdisciplinary research skills combining history and literature.

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