The Romantic Society

The Romantic Society refers to the cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the late 18th to mid-19th centuries, emphasizing emotion, nature, and individual experience over reason and industrial progress. It celebrated personal expression, the beauty of the natural world, and a fascination with the past, folklore, and the sublime. The Romantic Society sought to inspire feelings and imagination through literature, music, and visual arts, challenging the conventions of the Enlightenment. Key figures include poets like William Wordsworth and artists like Caspar David Friedrich, who shaped how society valued creativity and the human experience.