American Romanticism Introduction

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What years are associated with American Romanticism?

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1800-1855/60

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What do Romantics believe is better than educated sophistication?

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Youthful innocence

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What does the belief that feelings and intuition are superior to logic and reason relate to?

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Romantic sensibility

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How did Romantics view the city?

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As a place of moral ambiguity, corruption, and even death

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Does American Romanticism refer to romantic love?

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False

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What is a key characteristic of Romantic literature?

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Emphasis on emotion and individualism

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Name a prominent American Romantic writer.

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Edgar Allan Poe

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What natural elements did Romantics often celebrate in their works?

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Nature and the sublime

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What movement did American Romanticism react against?

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The Enlightenment and rationalism

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What role does the individual play in Romanticism?

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The individual is central, emphasizing personal experience and emotion.