Exploring the Romantics
I can discuss the wider context of Romanticism in relation to the four Romantic anthology poems.
Exploring the Romantics
I can discuss the wider context of Romanticism in relation to the four Romantic anthology poems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Romantic period prioritises imagination and self expression over regulation and institutional power.
- Many Romantic poets loved and worshipped the natural world.
- Many Romantic-era writers rejected traditional religious beliefs.
- The 'sublime', a feeling of overwhelming awe, is often used in Romantic poetry.
- There are four Romantic poets in the Edexcel ‘Conflict’ Anthology: Wordsworth, Byron, Blake and Tennyson.
Common misconception
Romantic poetry is always about love.
Romantic and romantic are two different words. The former, Romantic, refers to a cultural and artistic movement in the 1700-1800s whereas the latter, romantic, means 'linked to love and relationships'.
Keywords
Critique - evaluate or analyse, often offering opinions or judgements
Romanticism - a poetry movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Conventions - established norms or traditions within a particular form or genre of literature
Sublime - an awe-inspiring, overwhelming experience beyond human comprehension
Institutional power - authority or control exerted by organisations or systems within society
Equipment
Edexcel GCSE Poetry Anthology ('Conflict' cluster)
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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