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Joseph Addison and Richard Steele begin publishing the "Tatler"
The "Tatler" established principles of ideal behavior for people to follow. Though it was written before the romantic time period, the newspaper also brought about the belief that people's own thinking and imagination could surpass that of the educated court poets who had previously monopolized the attention of scholars. -
Thomas Gainesborough paints portraits of George III and Charlotte Sofia
Gainesborough made over 500 paintings in his lifetime and 200 of them were portraints. He was very well payed and his art, often being portraits of people, reflected the style of the romantic time period. -
French Revolution AKA Revolution of 1789
The French Revolution climaxed, an event which marked the beginning of the Romantic Era. -
"Lyrical Ballads"
"Lyrical Ballads" is a collection of poems published anonymously in 1798 by William Woodsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It marks the begining of the Romantic Era in literature by employing principles of Romaticism. -
William Blake moves to Felham to illustrate works of William Hayley a poet.
Though he was in Felham to illustrate for a poet, William began writing poetry of his own, including "Milton: a Poem." -
Industrial Revolution was in full swing in Great Britain in the 1800's.
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Joseph Mallard William Turner becomes professor of perspective at the Royal Academy
His work was in three time periods. The first, 1800-1820, was marked by mythological and historical scenes. The second, 1820-1835, had diffusion of light and brilliant coloring. The third, 1835-1845, was when some of his best paintings were made as his artistic talent peaked. -
Felix Mendelssohn was born
Felix and his sister Fanny Mendelssohn were known for "incidental music" which was created in the Romantic Era. This is music that was performed before, during, and between scenes of plays, such as Shakespeare. -
"Peterloo Massacre"
There was "Peterloo Massacre" in Manchester military force was used to put down a peaceful protest against the economic depression and poor working conditions of the time. -
The War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States of America ended in a draw.
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Pride and Prejudice
Published by Jane Austen in 1813, this story follows main character Elizabeth Bennet as she tackles the problems of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the land owners of early 19th century England. Elizabeth lives in the fictional town of Hertfordshire near London, and is the daughter second daughter (out of five) of a country gentleman, Mr. Bennet. -
Napoleonic Wars end
The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts fought between France under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte and a number of European nations between 1799 and 1815. -
Clara Schumann born
Considered to be one of the greatest concert pianists of not only the Romantic Era, but of all time. She was married to the composer Charles Schumann and friends with Johannes Brahms. -
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 Performed at the Kearnethortheater in Vienna
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The "Ancients" begin meeting to work on art.
The "Ancients" were a talented group of artists that were inspired by William Blake and came together to work with him on art. Edward Calvert, Samuel Palmer, and George Richmond were some of the most known artists that joined the group. -
The Last of the Mohicans
"The Last of the Mohicans" depicts Hawkeye and the Mohicans, against the backdrop of the French and Indian War. Taking place in the late 1750s, and the French and Indian War grips the wild forest frontier of western New York. The French army is attacking Fort William Henry, a British outpost commanded by Colonel Munro. Although popular at the time of its publication, the novel has been criticized in more recent years for overly romanticizing and stereotyping the Native American experience. -
Franz Liszt writes his first piano concerto
Liszt, considered to be one of the "superstars" of the Romantic era, was the creator of the "rubato" form of tempo, characteristic of the Romantic era. -
The Scarlet Letter
"The Scarlet letter", written by Nathaniel Hawthrone in 1850, is a considered one of the greatest works of American Literature from the Romantic Era. It tells the story of Hester Prynne, a woman in a Puritan community, who commits adultry. Adultry is represented in the form of the beautifully embroidered letter "A" she wears on her chest, and her daughter, Pearl. -
Moby Dick
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is a novel by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. It is considered to be one of the Great American Novels and a treasure of world literature. The story tells the adventures of wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab has one purpose on this voyage: to seek out Moby Dick white sperm that had destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg, driving Ahab to seek revenge. -
"Carmen" first performed
Habenera from Carmen
Written by Georges Bizet, and considered to be the best opera of all time, "Carmen" is a recognizable Romantic Era opera.
