Writing Against Revolution

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The book delves into the complex role of conservative thinkers during the Romantic period, emphasizing their efforts to reshape British culture in response to revolutionary threats rather than merely preserving the old order. Kevin Gilmartin examines various literary forms, such as ballads and novels, that served as vital tools for counterrevolutionary expression. He traces the evolution of these ideas from the loyalist pamphlet campaigns of the 1790s to the contributions of notable figures like Robert Southey and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, highlighting the strategic use of print culture in their campaigns.