The Romantic Movement in English Poetry: Nature, Imagination, and the Sublime
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Rebellion Against the Age of Enlightenment
Romanticism (late 18th to mid-19th century) arose as an artistic reaction against neoclassical scientific rationalism and industrial urbanization, championing emotional authenticity, individual consciousness, and the spiritual transcendence of nature.
Core Characteristics of Romantic Poetry
- Spontaneous Overflow of Powerful Feelings: Wordsworth's famous definition establishing emotional sincerity over artificial poetic diction.
- The Healing Power of Nature: Nature depicted as a moral sanctuary, teacher, and spiritual presence.
- The Concept of the Sublime: A mixture of awe, reverence, and terrifying grandeur experienced in untouched landscapes.
- Celebration of the Common Individual & Vernacular: Using accessible language of rural people.
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