Definitions and Characteristics of the Romantic Age

Definitions of Romanticism

“The addition of strangeness to Beauty.” – Walter Pater

“The Renaissance of wonder.” ¬– Dunton

“Liberalism in Literature.” – Victor Hugo 

“Liberty of imagination.” – Herford 

“The revoking of middle ages……….. a passion flower blooming from the blood of Christ.” – Heine 

“Emotion Against Reason.” – George Sand

“Romanticism is a withdrawal from outer experience to concentrate on inner experience.” – Abercrombie 

“Romanticism is dieses, classicism is health.” – Goethe

Characteristics of the Romantic Age & Romantic Literature

1. Individuality/Democracy/Personal Freedom
2. Spiritual/Supernatural Elements
3. Nature as a Teacher
4. Interest in Past History/Ancient Greek and Roman Elements
5. Celebration of the Simple Life
6. Interest in the Rustic/Pastoral Life
7. Interest in Folk Traditions
8. Use of Common Language
9. Use of Common Subjects
10. One Sided/Opinionated
11. Idealized Women
12. Frequent Use of Personification
13. Examination of the Poet's Inner Feelings

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