The Romantic Period
The Romantic Period swept across western Europe during the second half of the 18th century, gaining strength through the Industrial Revolution. This new shift away from rationalism and toward emotional experience manifest itself through literature, music, and visual arts, influencing culture, society, and even politics. With the help of the following websites, we will get to know some of the key players contributing to this powerful movement in history!
These websites will be helpful in answersing the questions for your scavenger hunt:
The Norton Anthology of English Literature --
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/romantic/welcome.htm
Collection of background information on Romantic writers --
http://www.shoshone.k12.id.us/romantic/lit.htm
English Department. Brooklyn College (Guide to the study of literature) --
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/rom.html
Music from the Romantic Era --
http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/history/history-rom.htm
Chronological collection of Romantic Era poets --
http://http://www.sonnets.org/romantic.htm
Essential Question:
Which of the "key players" in the Romantic period would you most like to meet and why?
Questions:
- What major historical "period" served as a catalyst to motivate the Romantic movement?
- What were some of the major social, cultural, and political ideals expressed in the Romantic Period?
- Who are 10 of the major literary champions for the Romantic period?
- What were the major characteristics of Romantic literature?
- How did these characteristics differ from the previous period of "Enlightenment?"
- Which two historical events coincide with the early Romantic period?
- How did these events influence the spirit of the Romantic period?
- How was music affected by the Romantic movement?
- What are the identifiable movements following the Romantic movement, and how do they represent a change in ideology?
California Content Standard: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
3.7 Analyze recognized works of world literature from a variety of authors.
Subject Matter: English Language Arts
Grade Level: 11-12
