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Romanticism

Romanticism. 1780-1830. Romantic Beliefs. Individual rather than society was the focus Believed in social progress and democracy

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Romanticism

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  1. Romanticism 1780-1830

  2. Romantic Beliefs • Individual rather than society was the focus • Believed in social progress and democracy • Rejected tyranny and the evils of industrialism, referring to it as “urban blight”, “pollution of the environment”, and the “alienation of people from nature and one another”

  3. Influences and Beliefs • Romantics were influenced by the French Revolution in 1789 and the American Revolution. • Unlike their predecessors, the Romantics believed that man was generally good, but corrupted by society and institutions of religion, education, and government. • Unyielding belief in liberty and equality for all

  4. Changes in England • Industrial Revolution from 1750-1850 • England changes from agricultural to industrial, and from home manufacturing to factory • The Revolution lead to England being one of the most powerful nations, but was at the expense of the exploitation of workers.

  5. Roots of Romanticism • Romanticism is first seen in everyday life—fashion, manners, and morals; a focus on naturalism rather than artificiality and excess. • In literature, Romanticism is most evident in the subject matter. • Poetry– the focus is on tranquility of nature, much like the Transcendentalists in America. They focus on the common man and everyday life to reject the evils of the class system.

  6. Romantic Literature • English writers revert back to medieval subjects with gothic literature (separate notes to come) focusing on the themes of courage, love, valor, death, and hatred/revenge. • Writers used a voice of anger and outrage to express their disapproval in the inhumane working conditions, poverty and government corruption.

  7. First Generation Romantic Poets • The movement was spearheaded by Burns, Blake, Wordsworth and Coleridge writing their major works between 1786 and 1805. • The movement officially begins with Wordsworth and Coleridge’s work Lyrical Ballads in 1786.

  8. Wordsworth and Coleridge • The preface of Lyrical Ballads outlines the poets’ 4 main beliefs and those that shaped the movement • Ordinary life is the best subject because it’s feelings are natural and sincere • Everyday language of the subjects best conveys their feelings and is the best choice for poetry • The expression of feeling is more important than the telling of a story or action • Poetry is the result of emotion and brought about by the tranquil state of the poet

  9. Second Generation Romantics • Major Players: Byron, Shelley, and Keats. They wrote their primary works from 1810-1824 • They are characterized as rebellious, scandalous, and charismatic. They embodied the style and reflection of the first generation

  10. Key points to Remember about the Romantics • Focuses on the individuals interpretation of his or her experience rather than an institutional interpretation • Emphasis on: • Dreams/inner world of the individual • Use of visionary, fantastic imagery • Growing suspicion of the church • Feeling and emotion superior to logic and analysis • Poetry is the highest form of literature, novels are “trashy”

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