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"What Man As Made Of Man": From British Romanticism To Neo-Romanticism, Melissa A. Pelletier
"What Man As Made Of Man": From British Romanticism To Neo-Romanticism, Melissa A. Pelletier
Theses & Honors Papers
This thesis analyzes the history of English literature as it evolves due to the changing thoughts and ways of poets. Discussing conventions of this literature such as innocence, escapism, and hope, it also analyzes the works of various different poets from these time periods and how they shaped literature into what it has become.
The Byronic Heroine, Jessica M. Laffoon
The Byronic Heroine, Jessica M. Laffoon
Theses & Honors Papers
This thesis examines the well-used character persona in Western literature, the Byronic hero which can be prominently seen in both George Gordon and Lord Byron’s poetry, as well as the juxtaposition to this hero, the Byronic heroine. Both hero and heroine are characterized by being sensitive, passionate, strong, and having self-destructing tendencies. These romantic heroes can be seen throughout many works of literature.