Landscape, Liberty and Authority

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Exploring landscape description in the works of notable writers such as Thomson, Cowper, and Wordsworth, the book delves into the interplay between liberty and authority during Britain's evolving national identity. It highlights the tensions authors faced in relating to the public sphere, presenting a fresh perspective on the literary and political dynamics that shaped the early eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Fulford's analysis reveals how these descriptions were integral to broader societal debates.