4. Define “Dark Romanticism” as you understand it by discussing two works by different authors. Account for the rise of this kind of writing in America and evaluate its appeal and significance then and now. The Dark Side of Romanticism Romantic literary texts focus on the expression of emotion. Authors during the Romantic period developed and integrated the idea of the individual being the main focus in life. Romantic authors focused on the individual being at the center of their own happiness and
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Interestingly‚ an author by the name of Edgar Allen Poe‚ wrote a very dark and dreary story called “The Cask of Amontillado”. Furthermore‚ a few interesting themes introduced in “The Cask of Amontillado”‚ include: gothic‚ betrayal‚ and insanity. Firstly‚ Poe introduces a very interesting theme called a gothic theme. Likewise‚ in Poe’s story Montresor hides his intent of hate towards Fortunato; leaving a dark foreboding killer intent to be felt by the readers. Furthermore‚ Montresor gets Fortunato
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Romanticism"‚ as a term‚ derives from "romance‚" which from the Medieval Period (1200-1500) and on simply meant a story (e.g. all the chivalric‚ King Arthur legends) that was adventuristic and improbable. Romantic Period refers to literary and cultural movements in England‚ Europe‚ and America roughly from 1770 to 1860. Romantic writers (and artists) saw themselves as revolting against the "Age of Reason" (1700-1770) and its values. They celebrated imagination/intuition versus reason/calculation
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The Romanticism in Wordsworth Romantic poetry has very distinct details which set it apart from previous poetry. William Wordsworth’s poem‚ "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud‚" is full of the Romantic characteristics which were so different during that time. The poem begins with the speaker "floating" along‚ as though he or she were a cloud‚ when he or she spots a "crowd/ ‚ of golden daffodils" (Wordsworth‚ 3‚4). The speaker goes on to describe the daffodils and the lake that is beside them
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2009‚ pp.520-521). Romanticism’s relationship with the Enlightenment is like day and night‚ they seem to be the opposite of each other but they still have innumerable links. This essay will agree that Romantics’ thoughts on painting and poetry. Romanticism paintings have discriminable features such as strong emotions and free imagination‚ which is different from rigid paintings in the Enlightenment era. Painting‚ is expression of human emotions‚ imagination and inspiration‚ not consistent emotionless
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Romanticism A revolution in art‚ philosophy‚ politics and social issues Influential philosophers • • • • Emmanuel Swedenborg (Heaven and Hell -1758) Voltaire (man in control of his own destiny) Montesquieu (division of powers) Locke (limited‚ liberal gov)‚ Bentham (liberty & rights ) • Rousseau (The Social Contract – 1762-) and Diderot (Manifesto of Pure Reason -1760) • Immanuel Kant (Critique of Pure Reason -1781- and Critique of Judgement -1790-) • Thomas Paine and Jefferson Major historic
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Frankenstein: A Model of English Romanticism The literary world embraced English romanticism when it began to emerge and was so taken by its elements that it is still a beloved experience for the reader of today. Romanticism "has crossed all social boundaries‚" and it was during the seventeenth and eighteenth century‚ it found its way into almost every niche in the literary world (Lowy 76). From the beginning of its actuality‚ "romanticism has forged its way through many eras including the civil
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Romanticism Romanticism is a philosophical and artistic movement which helped shape the way Western culture viewed themselves and their world. For some the word Romanticism may bring about thoughts of grand gestures of love‚ when in reality the Romantic Period had very little to do with love‚ and more to do with new ideas which clashed with the political and social norms of the Age of Enlightenment. Although England and Germany were the citadel for the romantic movement‚ Romanticism was an international
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Romanticism Paper HUM/266 The art of romanticism evolved during 1800’s. The art focuses on different human emotions‚ natural environment‚ a person’s experience‚ differences among people‚ traditional way of life and on the unique talent that every artist possess. The art of romanticism is present in literary works‚ poetry‚ performing arts‚ and music. During the period of romanticism‚ poetic creations were focused on nature’s attractiveness and individual
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It’s no doubt that the Romantic Era was molded by a strong emphasis on emotion and the use of imagination and less revolved around religion. If anything‚ religion had a riveting effect in a way that truly opened people’s minds and allowed them to question their beliefs and the subject as a whole. Seeing as how most of the authors and poets from the late 1700’s to mid-1800’s were well known for their use of their beautiful‚ creative‚ and open minds‚ the accentuation of imagination and abstract way
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