romantisme

Romanticism was a literary and intellectual movement that emerged in Europe, particularly in Germany and England, around the late 18th century and flourished through the mid-19th century. It arose partly as a reaction against the rationalism and order of classicism and the Enlightenment.123

Key characteristics of Romanticism include:
* Emphasis on Emotion and Imagination: Romantics valued individual passion, inspiration, and subjective experience over pure reason.13
* Focus on Nature: Nature was seen as a source of inspiration and a reflection of the sublime.3
* Individualism: The poet was viewed as a unique seer or visionary, with poetry stemming from personal feelings and perceptions.14
* Interest in the Supernatural and Medieval: Romantics explored themes of the supernatural, dreams, and the medieval past.53

Notable figures include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats in England, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Germany. The movement significantly influenced poetry, fiction, and other literary forms.1542