This gallery is a collection of photos that surrounds the theme of identity and belonging within the 18th century to the present in British Literature. The images below are either directly related to or closely related to a few of the literature works from the Romantic period, Victorian period, and 20th and 21st centuries.

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Mönch am Meer - Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin by Caspar David Friedrich

The volcano, Mount Tambora, erupted in 1815, which led to 1816 now being known as "The Year Without a Summer." This eruption caused constant rain, storms, and dark gloomy skies all through Europe. During this time, Mary Shelley was staying in Switzerland. Because of how bad the weather was, Mary Shelley, Lord Byron, and a few other writers ended up being stuck indoors and told ghost stories to pass the time. The ghost stories is what inspired Mary…

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British Literature
Identity and Belonging
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MSSU ENG272 - Spring 2026