Romantic Period Flashcards
Between what years did the Romantic Period take place? How many years is this?
1798-1832
34 years
What was “human knowledge” based on in the Romantic Period?
Impressions and ideas formed in one’s mind
What element was introduced in this time period?
Gothic elements
What kind of stories developed in novels and other texts?
Terror and horror stories
What was believed to be found by one in nature? Where did this contrast?
Comfort and peace
Urban towns and factories
What 2 styles of writing were prominent in the Romantic Era?
Poetry
Lyrical ballads
What was evil believed to be attributed to instead of human nature? What were humans believed to be?
Society
Good people
What movement took place in this period? What was desired by people?
Movement of protest
Freedom
What were children seen as hapless victims of?
Poverty and exploitation
Who rose to power in France at this time? Which country did he oppose militarily and economically?
Napoleon
England
What Tory philosophy arose in the Romantic Period?
Governments shouldn’t interfere with private enterprise
What class began to gain representation in Parliament during this period?
Middle-class
What roads were built and up and running?
Railroads
Who is a key author of this time period? What novel did she famously write?
Mary Shelley
Frankenstein
