Romantic Cartographies: Mapping, Literature, Culture, 1789-1832

Romantic Cartographies is the first collection to explore the reach and significance of cartographic practice in Romantic-period culture. It reveals the diverse ways in which the period sought to map and spatialize itself, and considers the engagement of our own digital cultures with Romanticism's map-mindedness. Original essays engage with a wide range of cartographic projects, objects, and experiences in Britain and globally, from Wordsworth, Clare, and Walter Scott to Romantic board games and geographical primers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Romantic Cartographies is a groundbreaking collection that delves into the profound impact and significance of cartographic practice during the Romantic period. It unveils the diverse ways in which this era sought to map and spatialize itself, while also exploring the intriguing interplay between our own digital cultures and Romanticism's map-mindedness. This volume comprises original and thought-provoking essays that engage with a wide array of cartographic projects, objects, and experiences across Britain and the world. The subjects covered span a broad spectrum, encompassing renowned figures such as Wordsworth, Clare, and Walter Scott, as well as lesser-known aspects such as Romantic board games and geographical primers. Through these diverse lenses, Romantic Cartographies reveals the pervasive influence of the cartographic imagination in both private and public realms. By seamlessly blending literary analysis, creative practice, geography, cartography, history, politics, and contemporary technologies, the book offers a rich and multi-faceted exploration of what it means to map literature and culture. By undertaking this interdisciplinary approach, Romantic Cartographies not only enriches our understanding of the Romantic period but also sheds light on the enduring relevance of cartography in shaping our contemporary world.

ISBN-13: 9781108459419