American Romanticism

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What inspired Romantics in their literary works?

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Romantics were inspired by supernatural tales and myths.

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What qualities did Romantics value more than reason?

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Romantics valued youthful, innocent, and intuitive qualities.

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What is a key belief of Transcendentalists regarding society?

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Transcendentalists believed that society and its institutions corrupt the purity of the human soul.

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What is another name for Gothic Literature?

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Gothic Literature is also known as Dark Romanticism.

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Name two sub-genres of Romanticism.

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Dark Romanticism and Transcendentalism.

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What themes are commonly found in Dark Romanticism?

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Dark Romanticism often explores themes of human fallibility, sin, and the darker aspects of nature.

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Who are some notable authors associated with American Romanticism?

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Notable authors include Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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What is the significance of nature in Romantic literature?

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Nature is often seen as a source of inspiration and a reflection of the human spirit.

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How did Romanticism respond to the Industrial Revolution?

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Romanticism often criticized the Industrial Revolution for its dehumanizing effects and celebrated nature and individualism.

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What role does emotion play in Romantic literature?

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Emotion is central to Romantic literature, emphasizing feelings over rationality.