Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of the German term "Sturm und Drang"?
What is the meaning of the German term "Sturm und Drang"?
Storm and Stress
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romanticism?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romanticism?
- Individuality
- Impulsiveness
- Rationality (correct)
- Sensibility
The Superfluous Man is a concept associated with Romantic literature.
The Superfluous Man is a concept associated with Romantic literature.
True (A)
What is the main focus of the Romantic approach to nature?
What is the main focus of the Romantic approach to nature?
Which of the following literary movements emerged in the USA, sharing some characteristics with Romanticism?
Which of the following literary movements emerged in the USA, sharing some characteristics with Romanticism?
Romanticism is a ______ literary movement.
Romanticism is a ______ literary movement.
What kind of figure does the Romantic protagonist often embody?
What kind of figure does the Romantic protagonist often embody?
Romanticism encouraged a strict adherence to classical literary rules.
Romanticism encouraged a strict adherence to classical literary rules.
What are some key aspects that Romanticism emphasized over reason and action?
What are some key aspects that Romanticism emphasized over reason and action?
How did Romanticism contribute to the development of the concept of escapism?
How did Romanticism contribute to the development of the concept of escapism?
Romantic literature often incorporates elements of childhood innocence.
Romantic literature often incorporates elements of childhood innocence.
What aspect of Romantic literature emphasizes the power of memory and personal experiences?
What aspect of Romantic literature emphasizes the power of memory and personal experiences?
Flashcards
Sturm und Drang
Sturm und Drang
A late 18th-century German literary movement that rejected Enlightenment conventions and emphasized individuality and passionate expression.
Enlightenment
Enlightenment
A 18th-century intellectual and philosophical movement that emphasized reason, logic, and order.
Romanticism
Romanticism
A 19th-century literary movement that reacted against Enlightenment ideals, emphasizing emotions, nature, and individuality.
Unconventional Protagonist
Unconventional Protagonist
In Romantic literature, a protagonist whose thoughts and feelings are more important than their actions, often rebelling against social norms.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Sensibility over Sense
Sensibility over Sense
In Romantic literature, prioritizing emotions over logic and reason.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Superfluous Man
Superfluous Man
A character in Romantic literature, often from Russia, who is talented but doesn't fit into society and feels alienated.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Affinity with Nature
Affinity with Nature
Romantics' appreciation for beauty and power of nature.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Liberty and Freedom
Liberty and Freedom
A central Romantic theme emphasizing individual freedom from social constraints.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Impulsiveness and Innocence
Impulsiveness and Innocence
Romantic focus on spontaneous actions and the purity associated with childhood, often longing for a simpler past.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Transcendentalism
Transcendentalism
A 19th-century American literary movement that emphasized the divine and goodness in nature.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Individuality
Individuality
A core concept in Romanticism and Transcendentalism, emphasizing unique character and self-expression.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
A period of major industrial change and development.
Signup and view all the flashcardsStudy Notes
Romanticism: The Literary Movement
- Originated in German Sturm und Drang, a movement rejecting Enlightenment conventions.
- Sturm und Drang translates to "Storm and Stress"
- Emphasized individuality and passionate expression.
- The late 18th century marked a transition from classical ideas to Romanticism in the 19th century.
Romantic Characteristics
- Unconventional Protagonist: Focus on thoughts and feelings over actions, a rebellious spirit.
- Sensibility over Sense: Emotions central, evoking sympathy and highlighting individualism.
- The Superfluous Man: Talented individuals isolated by society, leading to themes of escapism.
- Affinity with Nature: Appreciation for nature's beauty and power, a reaction to the Industrial Revolution.
- Liberty and Freedom: Individuality, freedom of thought and feeling, without societal constraints.
- Impulsiveness and Innocence: Emphasis on childhood innocence and impulsiveness in literature as a contrast to industrialization, a longing for the past.
Transcendentalism (American Literature)
- A 19th-century movement in the USA.
- Focused on the divine and goodness in nature.
- Sought to express this through literature.
- Inspired by the spirit of liberty and freedom.
- Shares characteristics with Romanticism, including individualism.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
