Andrea Borowski

British Literature, Period 1

13 December 2012
Annotated Bibliography

Balfour, Ian. "Singularities: On a Motif in Derrida and Romantic Thought." Studies in
Romanticism. N.p.: n.p., 2007. 337. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 5 Nov. 2012.
This source gives information on when the Romantic era had originally taken place.
"Derrida's writings" tell that the Romantic era was indeed one of the most important
historical eras, for Romantic literature. This information tells that the time period took
place between the later eighteenth century and the early ninteenth century. The time was
explained to be one of the most important times for poets, thinkers, and artists. The time
was important to them because there was a political movement which caused inspiration.
Barber, Nicola, Ed. The Romantics. London: Evan Brothers, 2003. Print. Vol. 2 of The
Romantics. Facts on File. This information gives an insight on what influenced most
poets during the Romantic era. Politics influenced most poets and writers during the
Romantic era. In this book William Blakes passion for politics is expressed through a
poem called "The Little Black Boy". The poem is analyzed by the author, poining out
William Blake's view on slavery which was illegal at this time. The book gave
information on current events of the era. Information was also given on the personal life
of William Blake.
"Blake, William." Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of World Literature. Vol. 1. 2009. 183-86.
Galegroup.com. Web. 5 Nov. 2012. This source gives an insight on William Blake's
struggle not only as a writter but to survive. Blake actually owned a print shop next to his
families business which was a mens clothing shop. The print shop was actually William
Blakes first business and a step onto pursuing his passion for literature and art. William
Blakes father was someone who sold mens clothes in the shop next to his. The poetry
Blake contributed in this era was explained to be substantial in impacting English
literature in the Romantic era. A religious side of William Blake was elaborated
throughout this book, explaining his writings on his religious views. The source reveals
that Blake did not recieve recognition for his poetry, writings, engravings and art until he
was at the end of his life time.
"Literature, Science and Exploration in the Romantic Era: Bodies of Knowledge." Review, prod.
Trevor H. Levere. Bodies of Knowledge: 172. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 5
Nov. 2012. The information given explains the struggle of the Romantic period itself.
During the Romantic era, life was a hard struggle. People went through poverty causing
a hunger issue. The romantic era was an imporant time for poetry, philosophy, and
political movements. The government was doing a bad job of helping society in their
time of poverty. Millions of people were out of jobs and had starving families. The only
positive thing that had come out of the Romantic era was the literature development
along with the philosophy. The source also explains that the Romantic era also expressed
multipule forms of sciences.
"Romanticism." Literary Movements for Students: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism
on Literary Movements. Ed. Ira Mark Milne. 7th ed. Vol. 2. Detroit: n.p., 2009. 705-43.
Literary Movements for Students: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on
Literary Movements. Galegroup.com. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. This source tells that the
Romantic era of this time emphasized multiple perspectives such as the dream, world of
individual and visionary, fantastic, or drug induced imagery. With in the Romantic Era
suspicion grew towrds the church along with panthesism. "A thrilling emotional
experience that combines awe, magnificence, and horror" was introduced as a "sublime"
in the Romantic era. Feeling and emotion in Romantic literature were considered to be
superior to Analysis along with logic. The explanation of how political and industrial
revolution was what the time period was based on is expressed throughout the article.
The period focused on an individuals experiences and their portrayal of them, besides
the referencing of their religious traditions. When William Blake was being tried for
inciting resistance, he completed the poems "Milton" and "Jerusalem". For the next ten
years, Williwm Blake became extremely poor and desperate. By some people the man
was insane when he tried to sell his print collection for money. Towards the end of
William Blakes life he finally found supporters and finished the enghraving of
"Jerusalem".
Shaffer, Julie. "Studies in the Novel." Literature Resource Center. N.p.: n.p., 1996. Excerpt from
"Non Canonical Women's Novels of the Romantic Era: Romantic Ideologies and the
Problematics of Gender and Genre." Romantic Ideologies and the Problematics of
Gender and Genre: 469. Galegroup.com. Web. 5 Nov. 2012. Songs of innocence. The
source explains the impact of the society in which inspired poets like William Blake. The
source also elaborates on the political situations such as the French revolution and the
religion crisis that went on throughout the Romantic era. The source explains the insight
of the Romantic era and the struggles poets must have faced when they tried to publish or
display their works publicly.