Revision and Romantic Authorship

Exploring the revisionary practices of key Romantic writers, this book challenges the traditional view of authorship as spontaneous and solitary. It highlights how figures like Wordsworth, Byron, Keats, Coleridge, Clare, and Mary Shelley engaged in significant revisions, emphasizing the importance of second thoughts and collaboration in their creative processes. By examining these practices, the author argues for a more nuanced understanding of Romantic literature that recognizes the value of revision in shaping their influential works.