... Romanticism began to show people that the Enlightenment had overstayed its welcome, basing their writing on individuals rather than groups. The strength of the romantic poets was to explore nature without rules or restrictions, just passion and optimism. This led to the reintroduction of religion, mysticism, and the ... Europeans had traditionally had little interest in natural landscapes, until this time. The development of science and the Industrial Revolution made way for the romantic period. Europe had become more civilized, workers now had more free time to reflect and examine nature...

• Word Count: 1924
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... that the reader might begin to read specifically for the purpose of finding a critique of nineteenth century society. Most readers would enjoy the novel for its romantic story line, or possibly for its thorough descriptive passages. However, although it is implicit, there is much information to be learned about the society within this work of art. Perhaps it is this hidden knowledge ... time in a reader's mind, that brings some realism to the story. Otherwise, this story might as well have been written in the romantic period, for without the critique of the society, it does seem to adhe...

• Word Count: 1424
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School