ROMANTICISM

Romanticism was a literary movement that emerged in the 19th century as a reaction against rationalism. This movement emphasized the importance of individuality, spirituality, nature, and emotions over logic, making Romanticism one of the most significant literary movements in the United States. 

The most significant works were; 'Self-Reliance' by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 'Young Goodman Brown' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe, 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau, 'Leaves of Grass' by Walt Whitman, and 'The Hope is that thing with feathers' by Emily Dickinson.

And in this blog we will talk a little about one of the writers of Romanticism, Edgar Allan Poe who was known for his way of narrating and writing short stories about dark themes. He was one of the pioneers of fictional detective stories and the science fiction genre.

Even so, at that time his writings were not recognized; he only gained fame years later and after his death.

"And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain

Thrilled me- filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;

So that now, to still the bating of my heart, I stood repeating, "Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber dooer;- This it is, and nothing more."

In this excerpt from one of his poems called "The Raven", we can see how he was able to create a mysterious atmosphere that captivated the reader.

Egdar Allan Poe had a turbulent and complex life that allowed him to express in words everything he felt inside.

Connection with Present

Romanticism has left an undeniable legacy in our society today, influencing modern literature which emphasizes intense emotions and connects the reader deeply with what they are reading.

The movement's impact is reflected in how characters in books become more complex and experience their emotions individually. Authors like Haruki Murakami use elements of romanticism allowing the reader to deeply explore the characters' emotions through their works.

Romanticism has also had a significant impact on modern art and in this day, themes of emotion and nature continue to be explored.

In conclusion, the literary movement opened a door to the unknown, which to this day has not been closed, allowing us to continue to explore in depth the nature that surrounds us and ourselves.

Sources

1. https://adhc.lib.ua.edu/site/literarylandscapes/american-romanticism-overview/

2. https://www.studysmarter.es/resumenes/literatura/movimientos-literarios-americanos/romanticismo-americano/

3. https://philosophynest.com/details-1274000-the-influence-of-romanticism-in-modern-culture.html