Romanticism

Definition

Romanticism was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century. It emphasized emotion and individualism as well as glorification of all the past and nature.

Related terms

Gothic Literature: A genre that combines fiction, horror, death, and at times romance. It was part of the Romantic Movement.

Sublime in Art: An aesthetic concept strongly associated with Romanticism; it refers to a greatness beyond all possibility of calculation or measurement.

Byronic Hero: A type of character (named after poet Lord Byron) popular in works during the Romantic era who is a passionate, often rebellious anti-hero who stands apart from society due to his melancholic temperament.