The Influence of Romanticism on Modern Literature

FAQ About The Influence of Romanticism on Modern Literature

How did Romanticism change the focus of literature from the Enlightenment?

Romanticism shifted literature's focus from the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason, logic, and scientific observation to a preoccupation with emotion, nature, and individual experience. The Romantic movement highlighted the subjective experience and the expression of deep emotional states, contrasting sharply with the Enlightenment's rationalist approach.