Romanticism in literature

Romanticism in literature was a movement that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasizing emotion, individual experience, and imagination over reason and tradition. Writers sought to explore intense feelings, nature's beauty, and the sublime, often highlighting personal freedom and rebellion against societal norms. It was a reaction against the Enlightenment's focus on logic and science, instead valuing intuition, spirituality, and the mystical. Romantic literature often features expressive language, vivid imagery, and themes of love, heroism, and the natural world. It aimed to evoke emotional depth and connect readers deeply with human experience.