Literature that emerged in the late 18th century and early 19th century, characterized by an emphasis on emotion, imagination, and individualism. Romantic literature often explores themes of love, nature, and the supernatural.
Reading romantic literature is like falling in love for the first time - it's filled with intense emotions, vivid imagery, and a sense of wonder.
Neoclassicism: A literary movement that emphasized reason, order, and restraint in response to the excesses of romanticism.
Symbolism: A literary movement that used symbols to represent deeper meanings or ideas beyond their literal interpretation.
Gothic Literature: A subgenre of romantic literature that combines elements of horror and romance to create a dark and mysterious atmosphere.
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