American Romanticism

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What do Romantics believe is better than educated sophistication?

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Youthful innocence.

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What literary period did Romanticism follow in America?

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Age of Reason/Enlightenment.

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How did the Fireside Poets get their name?

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They had their poems read around the fireplace.

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What would we NOT expect to find in a Gothic setting?

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Busy crowds.

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What is Romanticism?

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An attitude toward nature, humanity, and society emphasizing freedom, imagination, and individuality.

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What is a key characteristic of Romantic literature?

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Emphasis on emotion and individualism.

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Name a famous American Romantic poet.

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Walt Whitman.

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What themes are commonly found in Romantic literature?

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Nature, the supernatural, and the individual experience.

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What is the significance of nature in Romanticism?

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

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What is Transcendentalism?

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A philosophical movement that emerged from Romanticism, emphasizing intuition and the inherent goodness of people.