1. Literature

2. Overview Writing style became less structured Poetry was used to freely express emotion Authors used more imagination, became spontaneous and expressed their individuality through their works Many authors explored the psychological and mysterious aspects of the human nature

3. William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge Wordsworth and Coleridge launched the romantic movement in literature with their book “Lyrical Ballads” These men believed that people would “find their deepest meaning in nature” Wordsworth, his sister Dorothy and Coleridge would go on long walks and write on the scenery and beauty surrounding them

4. The Novel Novels became an extremely popular form of literature during the Romantic Era

5. Sir Walter Scott Wrote historical novels Used his writing to express his views on the affairs of Scotland Responsible for the popularity of the novel

6. Jane Austen Did not display the general characteristics of a romantic author Accurately depicted life during the Regency period. Not publicly acknowledged until after her lifetime Based writing on life experience, especially in her novel “Persuasion”

7. Poets Some poets used beautiful verses to express their love of nature Others, such as Lord Byron, wrote of their emotions towards various women

8. Some Famous Poets Percy Bysshe Shelley John Keats Leigh Hunt

9. Effect on Society Today Romantic poetry is still valued for it’s expression of the beauty of nature Novels have become one of the most popular types of books Society continues to value emotions and feelings Authors use writing as a means of expressing feelings, exploring ideas and taking stands on important issues.