浪漫主义时期背景介绍

American Romanticism has distinct features of its own [TB. P. 41-42]
（Both Imitative and independent）
① the expression of “a real new experience” with “an alien quality” ② American Puritanism as a cultural heritage ③ the “newness” of the Americans as a nation
2. Literature was no longer a servant of politics or religions. ceased to be didactic gained its own personality and features 3. Formation of Nationalism and the New England Renaissance [4. Transcendentalism 超验主义]
Part III. Literature of Romanticism
浪漫主义文学 （1815-1865）
I. Background Information
1.Historically: the time of westward expansion 2. Economically, industrialization and social disorder 3. Politically: two-party system 4. Culturally: changes of way of life; enhancement of education
Romanticism (2)



faith in the value of individualism and intuitive perception: display personalities, express feelings and ideas, stress men’s rights for freedom and happiness human nature is of good will; Man can know the world through his own ability/conscience/intuition nature was a source of goodness and man’s societies a source of corruption
II. Literary Characteristics
1. Romanticism [TB. P. 41- 43] The end of 18th century, Romantic Movement appeared in England. Introduced to America in 19th century. Pluralistic, yet has something in common: stresses the value of man or individualism and intuitive perception, thinking Nature originates goodness Concentration on the free expression of emotions, personality, originality and imagination
Romanticism (3)


The literary works of romanticism mostly reflected the fantastic and thrilling stories taking place long ago and far away, rich in mystic color. The romantic had a persistent interest in the primitive literature, in which he found inspiration of various kind. The romantic showed a profound admiration and love for nature. The beauty and perfection of nature could produce in him unspeakable joy and exaltation.
Term: Romanticism （1）
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Romanticism appeared in England in the 18th century a rebellion against the objectivity of rationalism the feelings, intuitions and emotions were more important than reason and common sense stressed the close relationship between man and nature, emphasized individualism and affirmed the inner life of the self cherished strong interest in the past, especially the medieval and were attracted by the wild, the irregular, the indefinite, the remote, the mysterious, and the strange.