Romanticism Flashcards
1
Q
When did romanticism take place?
A
Late 1700s to mid-late 1800s.
2
Q
What was romanticism?
A
It was a school of thinking which believed in restoring the balance between man and nature.
Believed that emotion was a key element to poetry.
3
Q
What was important to early romantic poets?
A
The power and serenity of nature were important elements.
4
Q
What did romantic poets believe?
A
That people who lived in the country particularly children had the best appreciation for nature.
5
Q
What did many of the romantic poets write?
A
About the social injustice of the condition of the common people.
6
Q
Three key ideas about romanticism.
A
Revolution.
Nature.
Transcendence.
