Romantics and the Era of Early Flight

Focusing on the intersection of flight and Romantic literature, this study reveals how ballooning influenced English Romantic poets. It highlights the shared imaginative spirit between early balloonists and writers, showing how ballooning provided new metaphors and perspectives. By intertwining accounts of ballooning exploits with Romantic texts, the book uncovers a unique 'aerial imagination' that emerged from the balloon adventures of the 1780s. It appeals to scholars of Romantic cultural history, poetry, and early aeronautics.