Historical Connections to the Romantic Period

The power of emotion. The beauty of a flower. Liberty and equality for all.

These are just some of the sentiments that arose during the literary movement known as Romanticism. The Romantic period was in part a reaction to the Age of Enlightenment in which logic and reasoning promised the answers to all problems. However, important events that occurred across the globe also had a heavy influence on the development of Romantic philosophy. In this topic, you will learn more about this important historical context in which Romanticism blossomed in Britain.

Essential Question

• What were the important historical, political, and cultural events of the Romantic period?