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Lesson Objective
Introduction to Romanticism • After the presentation, the students will be able to will write a paragraph on the era
of romanticism that implements the many changes that led to, and the aspects of,
romanticism.
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What is Romanticism? Origins of Romanticism
• Do Now: Define Romanticism. • The era of European romanticism in literature and the arts began in the late
1790's, marking a shift in attitude in response to the Industrial revolution and
• Based on your background knowledge! the Enlightenment.
• Romanticism: A period in literature and the arts that centered around emotion • The origins of the era are hard to define, but the era of romanticism is largely
and thought. credited towards poets such as William Blake and William Wordsworth.
• Selfexploration and the connection people have to nature and their environment • In 1798, Wordsworth's "Lyrical Ballads" described the change in the
are important themes that characterized the era. evaluation of, and outlook on, poetry. This signaled a cultural shift towards.
the romantic
• Romanticism era offshoots led to a focus on the supernatural, inspiring such
works as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
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Themes of Romanticism Video
• There was deep focus on personal exploration, wit, and the ability to think
deeply about one's emotions.
• Nature was seen as a place of renewal and purity; a place for reflection that
directly opposed the harsh environments created by the Industrial Revolution.
Imagination, subjectivity, and spontaneity were heavily valued traits in
romantic writing.
• Pastoral imagery, rural settings were used to convey a sense of calm
reflection and interiority.
• Humanity was ever present in romantic writing. Deep emotional reactions,
ranging from the melancholic to the overjoyed, conveyed a wide spectrum of
emotions. Human rights and society were also vital aspects of romanticism.
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Age of Enlightenment Age of Romanticism
• Rationality • Emotionality
• A science based viewpoint • Freedom from standard social structure
• Traditional structure • Emphasis on the self, selfconfidence and a
• Order and control focus on internal emotion
• Bolstered by the scientific revolution • A focus on one's connection to nature
• Skepticism • Natural feelings. Nostalgia, childhood, the
• Intellectual, analytical writing spontaneity of emotions.
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Poetic Quotes Focus Questions
• “Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from • What defines romanticism era writing?
emotion recollected in tranquility.” William Wordsworth, Preface To Lyrical
Ballads • What are romanticism's main characteristics?
• Romanticism era poetry focuses directly on the reflection of earnest emotional • How does romanticism directly rebel against the way of thinking in the age of
feelings. Deep thought and emotion form the contents of powerful poetry. enlightenment?
• “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” William Wordsworth • Do you see traces of romanticism in modern literature and the arts?
• Romanticism era poetry is created through a personal lens, as there is a focus on
individuality and the expression of the self.
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Additional Readings/Resources References
Image Sources
• https://fineartamerica.com/featured/thewandererabovetheseaoffogcaspardavidfriedrich.html
• https://www.biography.com/people/williamwordsworth9537033
• https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2014/nov/18/williamblakethetygerartpoem
tigers
• https://britlitsurvey2.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/lyricalballadsaromanticmovementtowardcontemporary
poetry/
• https://www.theartstory.org/movementromanticism.htm
• https://www.1startgallery.com/Romanticism.html
• https://www.history.com/topics/britishhistory/enlightenment
Video Source
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QmJofRAB9M
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