... not bound by formal rules. Romantic literature peaked in England and Germany before France. English romantics such as Coleridge and Wordsworth excelled in poetry that dealt with themes including morality, mortality, and creativity. German romantics wrote a great deal of poetry, but almost all of the significant German romantic authors also wrote at least one novel. Goethe was the greatest German writer of ... acts of strong individuals and the shaping of history. German romantics were also active in encouraging the study and revival of folk culture. The German philosopher explained worl...

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