British 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.
"St Paul's Cathedral - The Whispering Gallery" by JackPeasePhotography is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
St. Paul's Cathedral is a widely known Angelican church with a rich history. It was originally built in 604 CE and is not too far from the River Thames in London. St. Paul's is a vastly imprtant landmark of London and has been the center of several historical events, such as the Great Fire of London and the marriage of Catherine of Aragon.
In the book, Frankenstein, St. Paul's Cathedral is only mentioned once. The cathedral is seen by Clerval and Frankenstein on their trip before Frankenstein's marriage (...
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