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ENG 272 LogoBritish Literature II: Revolution, Reaction, Reform examines British literature from the late eighteenth century to the present, a period that witnessed the American and French Revolutions, slave revolts such as the Haitian Revolution, a “revolution in female manners,” the Industrial Revolution, the twentieth-century revolutionary wave in Europe, as well as World War I and World War II, and, of course, artistic revolutions. We will consider how the authors and literary works of this period might be reacting to change, advocating for reform, or participating in literary revolutions—whether revolution is understood in the sense of “revolving” or of “revolting,” going full circle to return to a previous (more perfect?) time or experiencing/effecting a great alteration or rupture.

Access the works for annotations assignments in COVE Studio here: ENG 272, Spring 2025

The digital edition of Frankenstein for annotations and the map project can be found here: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818)

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Industrial Revolution | Gallery Image

The Industrial Revolution sparked people's reliance on reason and science rather than faith and religion. 

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Battle of Somme | Gallery Image

The Battle of Somme was one of the most devastating battles for British troops and discouraged many soldier's opinions about both their leaders and their faith.

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Open Air Preachers | Gallery Image

Open Air preachers like John Wesley became popular in the 1700's, attempting to convert everyday people ot Christianity. 

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World War II Soldiers | Gallery Image

Because of the tremendous loss of life, many WW II soldiers lost their faith in religion. 

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Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution | Gallery Image

An image from Darwin's The Descent of Man, a book published rejecting traditional Christian ideas and focusing instead on science and reasoning. 

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Child labour conditions | Gallery Image

This image depicts a caricature and its explanation. It gives a look at the conditions on the British Factories at the start of 19th century. If they weren't bad enough, the workers depicted in this image are kids. Related with the idea that workers were a little more than the machines in the factories for many employers, it's sad and even hard to believe that this also applied to the children… more

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St. Paul's Cathedral | Gallery Image

The inside of St. Paul's Cathedral serves as one of the most influential and prominent places of religion in England. 

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"I Am a Lonely Painter..." | Gallery Image

“I am a lonely painter. I live in a box of paints.” — Joni Mitchell
Like the students of Hailsham, the figure paints not to be free, but to be seen, gently, quietly, and never completely. The art remains, but the future is already written.

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Glossop Cenotaph Victory Angel | Gallery Image

Norfolk’s Victory Angel stands in solemn honor of the war dead — Victory in stone, suffering in verse.

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Celebrate Chimaminda Ngozi Adiche | Gallery Image

We can celebrate the fact that Chimaminda Ngozi Adichi is still alive and still using her voice to empower women all over the world. Through her travels in Nigeria, England, and the United States. 

Nast, Condé. “Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Her Most Cherished Childhood Memories.” British Vogue, 27 Nov. 2018,… more

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