Romanticism and Naturalism in 19th-Century Literature
Romanticism in 19th-Century Europe
Romanticism spread throughout Europe in the 19th century. It opposed classical rules and emphasized the force of nature. Poets were inspired by imagination, intuition, and dreams. In the Floral Games, prizes of gold, silver, and a natural flower were awarded. The winner of all three was called a “Master of the Gay Science.”
Jacinto Verdaguer: A Romantic Poet
Jacinto Verdaguer, born into a humble family, entered the seminary at the age of 10. Despite initial poor results,
Read MoreCommon English Idioms and Phrases: Examples
Common English Idioms and Phrases
- After the meal, the comedian soon had the audience laughing.
- All the work I have to do is getting on top of me.
- Are you saying Dan has a short temper?
- As the plane finally came to rest, the passengers sighed in relief.
- Austin takes after his father in his love for sports.
- Being caught in the act of driving without a license can lead to serious consequences.
- Carol’s dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur finally became a reality.
- Dawn suggested playing it by ear when
Discover Scotland: A Unique Country in Great Britain
A Special Country
There is nowhere like Scotland. Scotland is a country in a country. It is part of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales), and of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). Scotland is in the far north-west of Europe, between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It is often cold and grey, and it rains a lot in some parts of the country. But the people of Scotland love their country, and many visitors to Scotland love it too. They love the beautiful
Read MoreEdwardian Era: Literature, Theater, and Societal Shifts
The Edwardian Period (1901-1912)
Introduction
The Edwardian period saw the consolidation and expansion of the Industrial Revolution. New machines, such as the telephone, were invented. More people began to reject Victorian social principles. During this period, the family, marriage, religion, colonialism, hypocrisy, good manners, and the supremacy of man were all being questioned. The consolidation of the British Empire continued. The beginning of feminism with the fight for women’s suffrage. A change
Read MoreRomanticism and Pre-Romanticism: Authors and Key Themes
Romanticism: A 19th-Century Literary Movement
Romanticism was the first literary movement that broke the molds of what came before and represents the first valid formulation of a contemporary mentality. It emerged following the crisis in Europe after the French Revolution and developed in the mid-19th century. Its features include:
- Individualism: Individualism and the right to freedom in the public, moral, and religious order are exalted. Therefore, the protagonists will be marginalized beings, rebels,
Colonialism and Postcolonialism: Impact and Analysis
Defining Colonialism and Its Historical Approach
Colonialism is defined as “control by one power over a dependent area or people.” It occurs when one nation subjugates another, conquering its population and exploiting it, often while forcing its own language and cultural values upon its people. On a simple level, through anthropological study, it may seek to build a better understanding of colonial life based on the assumption that the colonial rulers are unreliable narrators from the point of
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