Romantic Period (1798-1832) Flashcards
What was “human knowledge” based on in the Romantic Era?
Impressions/ideas formed in one’s mind
What new theme of elements were introduced in the Romantic Era?
Gothic elements
What 2 types of stories developed during the Romantic Period?
Terror & horror stories
What 2 feelings were believed to be found by one in nature?
Comfort and peace
What 2 areas were built up in the Romantic Era?
Urban towns
Factories
What 2 forms of writing were prominent in the Romantic Era?
Poetry
Lyrical ballads
Where was evil attributed to in the Romantic Era? What were people believed to be?
Society
Good humans
What protest movements were developed in the Romantic Period?
Freedom protest movements
What class of people gained representation in politics during the Romantic Era?
Middle-class
What Tory philosophy emerged in the Romantic Era?
Governments shouldn’t interfere in private enterprise
What infrastructure was up and running during the Romantic Era?
Railroads
Who was a key author writing during the Romantic Period? What is an example of their work?
Mary Shelley
Frankenstein
What French leader rose to power in the Romantic Period?
Napoleon
Which country did Napoleon oppose economically and militarily?
Britain
