John Keats and Romantic Scotland

During the summer of 1818, John Keats and Charles Armitage Brown went on a walking tour of the Lake District, Scotland, Ireland, and the Highlands. This tour had a significant impact on Keats's poetry and inspired many of his works. This collection of essays explores the importance of the tour for understanding Keats's achievements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Between June 22nd and August 18th, 1818, John Keats embarked on an extraordinary walking tour alongside his close friend and collaborator, Charles Armitage Brown. This remarkable journey took them across the breathtaking landscapes of the English Lake District, South West Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Ayrshire Burns Country, the Scottish Highlands, Western Isles, and the Great Glen, as they made their way northeastward towards Inverness, Beauly, the Black Isle, and Cromarty. Throughout the tour, Keats and Brown meticulously documented their experiences, producing extensive and detailed accounts that provide a vivid glimpse into their adventures.

This collection, comprising twelve new essays, delves into the profound significance of the 1818 tour for understanding the remarkable achievements of John Keats. Each essay in this collection explores a different aspect of the tour, ranging from the contemporary Highland tour to Scottish literature, history, landscape, and culture. It also examines Romantic responses to Robert Burns's life, works, and places, as well as the impact that Keats's health and influence had on Scottish artists.

The essays in this collection are written by leading scholars and experts in their respective fields, offering fresh perspectives and insights into the rich tapestry of Keats's life and work. They shed light on the tour's historical context, cultural significance, and its impact on Keats's artistic development. By exploring the various themes and topics covered in these essays, readers gain a deeper understanding of Keats's place in literary history and his enduring legacy.

This collection is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in John Keats, literature, and the cultural heritage of Scotland. It provides a wealth of information and analysis that will enrich our understanding of this iconic poet and his remarkable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198858577