The Romantic Poets Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Romantic period in reaction to?
A
Industrial Revolution
2
Q
How did the Romantics look at emotion in their poetry?
A
Looked at personal emotion and individual experience
3
Q
How did the Romantics look at nature in their poetry?
A
Nature was a central theme, often seen as a source of inspiration and beauty
4
Q
How did the Romantics look at the sublime in their poetry?
A
Romantic works explored the nature and human experience
5
Q
How did the Romantics look at imagination in their poetry?
A
Was valued as a means accessing deeper truths and escaping reality
6
Q
How did the Romantics look at the past in their poetry?
A
Often expressed a nostalgic longing for the past.
