Monster Essays - Romanticism, Poe, and "The Raven"
Romanticism, Poe, and "The Raven"
The era of Romanticism spans from the late 1700's to the mid 1800's
following the French Revolution; therefore, “Romanticism” encompasses
characteristics of the human mind in addition to the particular time in
history when these qualities became dominant in culture. Romanticism
depicts an artistic movement which emerged from reaction against dominant
attitudes and approaches of the 18th century. Romanticism established
realism in literature through creativity, innovation, exploration, and
vivid imagery. By expanding beyond the definition of love, Romanticism,
accented by mystery, delves into the strange and fantas....
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