Biography of romantic period poetry
Biography of romantic period poetry
Romantic period literature...
The Romantic Age: an Introduction
The Romantic Era
The Romantic period in English literature began in 1798 with the publication of Wordsworth's "Lyrical Ballads" and concluded in 1832 with the first Reformation Act.
It allowed more people to vote but had limited impact on the lives of the working class.
Around 1785, early figures like William Blake paved the way for Romanticism to emerge. However, it was Wordsworth and Coleridge's joint work, "Lyrical Ballads," published in 1798, that marked the official beginning of literary Romanticism.
This collection of poems brought about a significant shift in literature, favoring rural subjects and everyday language over urban settings and grand styles.
Several key factors shaped literature during this era:
The French Revolution emphasized the idea of universal freedom and equality.
The Industrial Revolution led to the rise of large-scale industries, the dissolution of small enterprises, and issues such as slums and child