Romanticism and Slave Narratives

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Focusing on the interplay between English literary Romanticism and the writings of the African diaspora, the study reveals an intertextual dialogue spanning from 1770 to 1830. It examines connections among literature produced by slaves, slave owners, abolitionists, and radical dissenters, highlighting the cultural and intellectual exchanges between these diverse spheres. By contextualizing African culture within eighteenth-century Britain, the work uncovers the rich systems of thought and expression that shaped both Romantic texts and African diaspora literature.