Romantics

• The Romantic Movement was an artistic, literary, musical and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century.
• Romanticism is characterised by its emphasis on emotion as well as reason, individualism as opposed to conformity and tradition, and nature rather than urbanisation.
• It can be seen as a reaction against the Enlightenment's focus on logic and rationality.
• Romanticism is characterized by its emphasis on emotion as well as individualism and imagination
• The Romantic Movement rejected the rationality of the Enlightenment and instead embraced intuition and emotions
• In literature, it emphasises imagination over reason, emotions over intellect, and intuition over science.
• Wordsworth's poem "Lines Composed A Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" explores themes such as nostalgia, memory, and the beauty of nature.
• Nature plays a significant role in romantic literature, with writers often portraying it as a source of inspiration and beauty.