Hazel Ramos Ralf Balingit Niecole Averion Jeff Arnesto Period 1 Romantic Poetry

Definition of Romantic Poetry Romanticism began in 1770’s then ended around 1870 American and French revolutions occurred during 1776 and 1789 (Age of Revolutions) Turbulent era where politics, economic, and social conditions Nothing to do with being romantic, but subjects may be about love Reaction against enlightenment Mostly focuses being against the strict and rigid society, rebellion Emotion > Reason

General Themes Nature Man is brought down by society Imagination Power of youth, but fades due to society Faith in God

General Poetic Techniques Simile Metaphor Personification Diction Symbolism Tone Theme Repetition Rhyming Couplets Alliteration Imagery

Percy Shelley Born August 4, 1792 in Horsham, Sussex, England Attended University College of Oxford in 1804, but expelled for expressing his atheistic views Had several elopements; work is shaped by friendships and himself His friendship with William Godwin influenced his interest in poetry. Notable for long-form poems - Queen Mab - The Masque of Anarchy

William Wordsworth Born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England His father introduced poetry to him Attended Hawkshead Grammar School – determined love for poetry When his mother died, this experience shapes much of his later work Walking tour of Europe influenced his poetry and political contact NOTABLE WORKS - The Prelude - Lyrical Ballads

John Keats Born on October 31, 1795 London, England Renowned poet of the English romantic movement Father died of a riding accident and his mom of tuberculosis Became an apprentice to a surgeon named Edmonton Met Charles Armitage Brown who wrote a memoir and biography entitled Life of John Keats Poems published in magazines NOTABLE WORKS - La Belle Dame Sans Merci - Ode To A Nightingale

Walt Whitman Was born May 31, 1819; died in March 26, 1892 Describe his sexuality as either homosexual or bisexual American poet, essayist, and journalist Often called the “father of free verse” Supported the Wilmot Proviso; opposed the extension of slavery; saw the abolitionist movement to be a threat NOTABLE WORKS - Leaves of Grass Collection - Song of Myself

Artwork of Romanticism Stour near DedhamAlong the Lighted Path

AP Style Prompts Read the following poem and annotate. Then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how the poet uses a minimum of two literary devices to convey mood, tone and meaning of the poem. Focus on the romantic movement's perception for nature. Read the following poem and annotate. Then write a well-organized essay and explain how the poet shows his perception towards nature. Support your essay using examples from the text

Analyze The Following Poem My Heart Leaps Up By William Wordsworth My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die! The Child is father of the Man; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety. What is/are the theme(s) of the poem?

Romantic Quiz 1. Percy attended University College of Oxford in What was he expelled for? 2. How many wives did Percy Shelley have? 3. Who is that poet in the picture? 4. What is one notable work by Walt Whitman that was shown on the slide? 5. What themes are used in Romanticism?

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