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Romanticism and Its Key Elements: Understanding Shelley and Historical Context

In today's class, we will delve into the works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, discussing his poems "Ode to the West Wind" and "To a Skylark". We will highlight crucial points from readings NA 4-5 and "England in 1819", exploring themes such as Luddite resistance to industrial progress and critiques of power and authority. Additionally, we will watch video clips on elements of Romanticism, featuring Wordsworth and Beethoven. Please remember to prepare your reading responses and bring a green or blue book for the upcoming midterm.

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Romanticism and Its Key Elements: Understanding Shelley and Historical Context

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  1. Today’s Agenda • Explain homework for next class. • PowerPoint Presentations on Shelley • “Ode to the West Wind” (NA 772) and “To a Sky-Lark” (NA 817) • Highlight key points from NA 4-5 and “England in 1819” (NA 771) • Luddites and “techno-phobia” toward “progress”; questioning power & authority; “rage against the machine” --See also “Men of England,” 770 • Video clips about key elements of romanticism • Clip on Wordsworth • Clip on Beethoven

  2. Homework for next class • On the day of the midterm, 8 reading responses are due. (Swift – Shelley • Bring a green or blue book for the midterm • See the possible ID list and see the basic midterm format online.

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