Romanticism and Animal Rights

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Focusing on the intersection of English Romantic writing and early animal rights advocacy, this study explores how various genres, including sermons, encyclopedias, and children's literature, championed kindness to animals in the late eighteenth century. It highlights the contributions of poets like Cowper, Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Clare, illustrating how their works reflect growing ecological concerns and a compassionate stance towards animals, marking a significant cultural shift during this period.