ROMANTIC PERIOD

1798-1870

The Romantic Period was a period of great change and emancipation. Romanticism is a complex artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in the second half of the 18th century in Western Europe. This era was about breaking free of the norm and rebelling.

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affectivity

altitude

emotionalism

feeling

judgement

passion

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William Wordsworth(1770-1850)

Known for being the greatest poet of his time.

Helped launch the Romantic Age in English Literature

Some of his writings include The Lyrical Ballads and The Prelude.

Charles Darwin(1809- 1882)

Challenged creationism with his belief of evolution

Introduced the theory of natural selection

On the Origin of Species

Mary Shelley(1797-1851)

Writing comes from life experiences

Frankenstein

Gothic literature

Charles Dickens(1812-1870)

Author of many highly acclaimed novels

Represents a realistic perspective of life; dynamic, relatable characters

Exposed public opinions

Abraham Lincoln(1809-1865)

Served as the 16th president of the united states from March 1861 until his assassination in April of 1865

Loved poetry and was inspired with Shakespeare

many powerful speeches quoting memorable poets

Stood up against slavery; his writing reflected this

Can you pick out what characteristics of the Romantic Era are demonstrated here?

How are the contributions of the people we have discussed reflected in this clip? Can you match specific actions with a the people discussed?

Romanticism in Film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTNN5h8CG_Y

DISCUSSIONKnowing now what the Romantic Period is defined by, why did we compare a scientist, a writer, a poet and a world leader? How do their contributions fit together to define an era?

How has the Romantic Period impacted how we live today, through novels, film, and everyday life?

Works Cited http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Dickens http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Darwin http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wordsworth http://www.youtube.com