This "What Are You Reading?" features Dilara Kalkan, exploring Romanticism's revival in Dark Academia. Discover her insights on Byron, Keats, and Mary Shelley's continuing influence on contemporary literature.

New publication alert: "The Closest Thing in History" by John Webster explores fascinating parallels between Romantic poets (Keats, Byron, Hunt, Shelley) and The Beatles, from Byronmania to Beatlemania.

New publication alert: "Percy Shelley in Context" edited by Ross Wilson brings together leading scholars to explore the poet's lasting influence from his time to ours. Available through Cambridge University Press.

Relive the highlights of the Keats-Shelley Association’s May 2025 Members’ Meeting, featuring inspiring Birdsong Readings, exciting outreach initiatives, and a vibrant celebration of Romantic poetry and community.

Join the BARS Digital Symposium on July 25, 2025, exploring queer Romanticism from theoretical and historical perspectives. Scholars discuss liminality, non-normative genders, transgressive sexualities, and hidden queer themes in Romantic literature, theatre, and Gothic works.

Discover how abridged texts can transform accessibility to Romantic literature. Nellie Downie explores how condensed versions democratize reading, overcome time constraints, and combat academic elitism. Learn practical strategies for combining audiobooks with abridged texts to increase student engagement and comprehension.

Join the Keats-Shelley Association of America this spring! Renew your membership or become part of our vibrant community of Romantic scholars. Access exclusive journal content, virtual seminars, and networking opportunities while supporting inclusive programming that honors literary tradition and welcomes diverse voices.