The British Romantic Movement

The British Romantic Movement, active from the late 18th to early 19th century, was a cultural and artistic wave emphasizing emotion, individualism, and a deep appreciation for nature. It emerged partly in reaction to the Enlightenment’s focus on reason and science, valuing imagination and spiritual experience instead. Writers like Wordsworth and Coleridge celebrated natural beauty and personal insight, while artists like Turner captured dramatic landscapes. The movement also explored themes of revolution, freedom, and the sublime, inspiring a new way of thinking about human connection to nature and the importance of personal expression.