The Romantic Poets Flashcards
What was the Romantic period in reaction to?
Industrial Revolution
How did the Romantics look at emotion in their poetry?
They emphasized personal emotion and individual experience over reason and logic
How did the Romantics look at nature in their poetry?
Nature was a central theme, often depicted as a source of inspiration, solace, and beauty
How did the Romantics look at the sublime in their poetry?
Romantic works explored the awe-inspiring, often overwhelming aspects of nature and human experience
How did the Romantics look at imagination in their poetry?
Was valued as a means of transcending reality and accessing deeper truths
How did the Romantics look at the past in their poetry?
Often expressed a nostalgic longing for the past. Poets celebrated historical events
