John Whale Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

The book offers a significant reevaluation of the role of imagination during the Romantic period, exploring its impact on literature, art, and philosophy. It delves into how Romantic thinkers and creators perceived imagination, shaping their works and influencing contemporary thought. Through a comprehensive analysis, the author uncovers the complexities and nuances of imaginative expression, highlighting its essential function in understanding the cultural and intellectual landscape of the time.

Trollope's comic masterpiece of plotting and backstabbing opens as the Bishop of Barchester lies on his deathbed. Soon a pitched battle breaks out over who will take power, involving, among others, the zealous reformer Dr Proudie, his fiendish wife and the unctuous schemer Obadiah Slope.