Romantic literature

Romantic literature emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a reaction against the rationalism of the Enlightenment and the industrial revolution. It emphasizes emotion, nature, individualism, and the sublime. Romantic writers sought to explore human experience deeply, valuing imagination and intuition over reason. Themes often include the beauty of the natural world, the exploration of personal feelings, and the celebration of the past and folklore. Key figures include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Mary Shelley, whose works reflect a longing for emotional depth and a connection to the natural environment.