American Romanticism

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What inspired Romantics in their literary works?

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Romantics were inspired by supernatural tales and myths.

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What are the two sub-genres of Romanticism?

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Dark Romanticism and Transcendentalism.

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What is the Romantic view of nature?

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Romantics believed that nature is a source of inspiration and goodness, not corruption.

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What was the stance of Transcendentalists towards organized religion and political parties?

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Transcendentalists had little faith in organized religion and political parties.

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What do Romantics value over reason?

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Romantics value intuition over reason.

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Who are some key authors associated with American Romanticism?

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Key authors include Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau.

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What is the significance of the supernatural in Romantic literature?

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The supernatural is often used to explore the unknown and the depths of human emotion.

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How does Dark Romanticism differ from Transcendentalism?

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Dark Romanticism focuses on the darker aspects of human nature and the supernatural, while Transcendentalism emphasizes individual intuition and the inherent goodness of people.

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What role does nature play in Transcendentalist thought?

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Nature is seen as a reflection of the divine and a source of spiritual insight.

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What is a common theme in Romantic poetry?

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Common themes include emotion, individualism, and a connection to nature.