British Romantic Poets

British Romantic poets, active mainly in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism as reactions against the industrial era and strict Enlightenment ideals. Key figures include William Wordsworth, who celebrated nature and common life; Samuel Taylor Coleridge, known for his imaginative and supernatural themes; Lord Byron, who championed personal freedom and rebellion; and Percy Bysshe Shelley, who focused on idealism and social reform. Their works often explore profound connections between humanity and the natural world, highlighting feelings, imagination, and the sublime, influencing literature and art long after their time.