PPT-English Romanticism 1798-1832

English romanticism developed as a reaction to many social influences the unrest of the French Revolution the excesses of the Industrial Revolution the widespread poverty and oppression of workers. –. Rebels and Dreamers. The Romantic Period 1798 -1832. Define the following Names and Terms to Know (page 651). French Revolution. Bastille. Reign of Terror. Industrial Revolution. Tories. Whigs. 1800-1855. Romanticism. The 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. Definition. A movement in art, literature, and music during the 19. th. century. . Characterized by the 5 “I”s. Imagination. Intuition. Idealism. Inspiration. Individuality. Imagination. Imagination was emphasized over “reason.”. and Literature. 1800-1855. What led to Romanticism?. Independence in religion and politics. Expansion in America. U. rbanization and industrialism (dehumanization). Confusion generated by science (Darwin, for example). Is there a justifiable reason to kill another person? Why or why not?. Heroic despair: . hero strays from traditional ideals. Women. don’t fulfill traditional roles. Villain: . often misunderstood and lonely. 3.2 – AP European History. University High School. I. The Conservative European Order. The Dual Revolution. FR = Politics, IR = Economic/Social. Growth of industrial middle class. Revitalized conservatism. Romanticism. Revolutions. Revolutions occurring in France, and in America, thus many in England saw this as a turning point in history for a more ideal and civilized society.. The Industrial Revolution brought about many improvements, particularly to the upper classes, but the living and working conditions for industrial laborers were horrific. Laws to regulate safety, hours, wages, or child labor did not exist. . 1/30/12 Romanticism. 1798 to 1832 in England. Shift from faith in reason to faith in imagination, senses, feelings. Shift from urban interest to rural and natural. From impersonal to subjective. From scientific/mundane to mysterious and infinite. Origins of the 1798 uprising – why did it happen?. 1 Discontent with rule from London; Lord Lieutenant in Dublin Castle and Westminster veto over Irish Parliament. 2 Inspired by revolutionary writings of theorists like Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson. How Romantic Are You?. Individually, respond to the Romanticism Quiz/Survey.. Next to each statement, write whether you . agree. or . disagree. . . Tally up how many statements you agreed with.. What is Romanticism?. Romanticism 1800-1855 Romanticism The 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 Two Contrasting Periods:. The Restoration and Eighteenth Century. 1660-1785. The Time: 1660-1785. 1666: Great Fire burns 80% of London. 1681: Woman flogged in London for becoming involved in politics. . (for MA English Semester III: Lecture 1). by. Sanjeev. . Vishwakarma. Assistant Professor. Department of English. Deen. . Dayal. . Upadhaya. Gorakhpur University. Acknowledgement. This presentation has been prepared after consulting various books on the Romanticism. It extensively quotes from the book . Definition:. Dark romanticism which focuses on perceived darkness in the human soul and the embrace of sin and evil in the society.. Origin. Began during social upheaval in England. Idealistic views of economic and political conditions contradicted realistic state of economy and politics.