Digital Leigh Hunt

This project will explore Leigh Hunt’s central position in the London literary and critical scene of the first half of the nineteenth century, through the lens of digital humanities tools. Hunt is today considered one of the key figures of the Romantic period in England, known for his work as editor, journalist, poet, and facilitator. My 4-year program of research will investigate in great depth Hunt’s interactions and networks. Because Hunt’s career involved a number of literary and political circles and genres which are usually treated in isolation, a new study of the range of his critical work during his career will provide valuable insight into the links between the Romantic and Victorian movements and the growth of an expanded and more socially diversified audience for critical essays and serious literary journalism. Digital Leight Hunt consists of two tightly interrelated projects on Hunt: the first is a monograph entitled Digital Leigh Hunt, and the second is an online database devoted to Hunt’s critical writings called “Leigh Hunt Archive”, which will enhance accessibility and usability of Hunt’s works.

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