Waterloo and the Romantic Imagination

Focusing on the cultural significance of the Battle of Waterloo, this book reexamines the British Romantic period through the lens of conflict and identity. It challenges traditional views by exploring how the battle influenced concepts of individual and national identity, as well as the portrayal of casualties in various artistic forms. By analyzing both well-known and lesser-known poets, the work seeks to redefine the Romantic era, emphasizing its complexities and the interplay between national and personal narratives.