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Romanticism in the 1800’s

Romanticism in the 1800’s. Romantic Statements. The answers to life’s most puzzling questions can be found through discussions with a simple person who lives in the country close to nature—not with a sophisticated, well-educated person from the city.

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Romanticism in the 1800’s

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  1. Romanticism in the 1800’s

  2. Romantic Statements • The answers to life’s most puzzling questions can be found through discussions with a simple person who lives in the country close to nature—not with a sophisticated, well-educated person from the city. • The answer to life’s most puzzling questions can be found through a connection with nature. • The use of one’s imagination is more important than rational thought. • Subjectivity is more important than objectivity. • Nature is more important than art.

  3. Statements (cont.) • Knowledge is gained through gut reactions and subjective hunches rather than level-headed, objective, deductive thought. • Experimental trial and error is a better process than the conventional scientific method. • Poetry should be spontaneous and full of emotion, not planned and straightforward. • Sensitivity, feelings, and spontaneity are more important than intellectualism. • “Dare to be” is a better battle-cry than “dare to know.”

  4. A Night Thought Lo! where the Moon along the sky Sails with her happy destiny; Oft is she hid from mortal eye Or dimly seen, But when the clouds asunder fly How bright her mien! Far different we--a froward race, Thousands though rich in Fortune's grace With cherished sullenness of pace Their way pursue, Ingrates who wear a smileless face The whole year through. If kindred humourse'er would make My spirit droop for drooping's sake, From Fancy following in thy wake, Bright ship of heaven! A counter impulse let me take And be forgiven. William Wordsworth

  5. “Raft of the Medusa” Theodore Gericault

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