The Romantic Imagination and Astronomy

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Exploring the intersection of astronomy and literature in the nineteenth century, this book delves into how astronomical discoveries and imperial exploration influenced the works of prominent poets like Barbauld, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, and Rossetti. It highlights the dual role of the night sky as a source of inspiration for poetic imagination and a tool for navigation that fueled political and commercial ambitions.