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, Fall 2025

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

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1851 | Gallery Image

Great Exhibition

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1810s-1830s | Gallery Image

Mass publishing

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1770s | Gallery Image

Industrial Revolution

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Anna Letitia Barbauld | Timeline Entry

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Bounteous British Blood: Battle of the Somme | Timeline Entry

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Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin | Timeline Entry

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Prince Albert has died. | Timeline Entry

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Suffering the Great Famine | Timeline Entry

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Legacy of the "Bloody Code":Gallows moved to Newgate Prison | Timeline Entry

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1980s–Present – Global Consumer Culture (Global London) | Place

London developed become a major international financial and commercial center starting in the 1980s, particularly as a result of Thatcher's deregulation and free-market growth policies. Digital shopping, international brands, and credit culture have all changed consumer behavior in the UK. In response, British literature examined issues of identity, globalization, and excessive consumption.…

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