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Mary Shelley 1797- 1851
Frankenstein
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Historical events: Age of new beginnings and limitless possibilities.
Age of new beginnings and limitless possibilities. -
Definition
The word "Romantic" comes from the term ROMANCE, popular genre of Medieval Literature. -
1770- Important facts: Industrial Revolution (England changed from an agricultural society to an industrial nation).
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1776- The United States declared independence .
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The French Revolution ended the power of the monarchy and aristocracy in France.
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William Wordsworth 1770- 1850
Lyrical ballads 1798 -
Samuel Taylor 1772- 1834
Lyrical ballads -
Important characteristics
Poetry: the essence of poetry was the mind, emotions, and imagination of the poet.
Nature: importance of accurate observation and description of the nature.
Human beings: Human beings were seen as essentially noble and good. -
William Blake 1757- 1827
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George III declared insane, Regency 1811
