Romantic Hospitality and the Resistance to Accommodation

Discover the intricate relationship between hospitality and Romanticism in Romantic Hospitality and the Resistance to Accommodation by Peter Melville. Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press in 2007, this engaging literary critique spans 208 pages and delves into the essential question: What does hospitality truly mean within the Romantic context?

Melville expertly navigates through influential texts of English Romanticism, offering insights into how these works engage with themes of welcome and resistance. By integrating European philosophical pre-texts, he provides a comprehensive view of the conditions that shape a Romantic invitation. This book is essential for lovers of Gothic and Romance literature, as well as scholars interested in the intersections of philosophy and literary criticism from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

Unearth the significance of hospitality in Romantic literature and enrich your understanding of this captivating era.