Which period is called “The Romantic Revival” and why?

Answer

Which period is called “The Romantic Revival” and why?

The Romantic Revival started in the late 18th century. This period was called The Romantic Revival because it was a time when poetry changed in a big way. Before this, poets focused on reason and rules. But in this period, they wrote about nature, feelings, and imagination. They wanted people to feel emotions and see the beauty of the world.

This period started in the late 18th century and continued into the early 19th century. It became popular in 1798 when Wordsworth and Coleridge wrote “Lyrical Ballads,” a collection of poems. Many famous poets, like John Keats, Lord Byron, and Percy Shelley, also wrote during this time.

Now we will see why this period is called The Romantic Revival.

Love for Nature: Romantic poets loved nature and wrote about it in their poems. For example, Wordsworth, in his poem “Tintern Abbey,” reveals his love for nature. He sees nature as a teacher and a friend. He suggests that his sister, Dorothy, should make friendships with nature. He believes,

“Nature never did betray

The heart that loved her;”

Focus on Emotions: Romantic poets wrote about emotions/feelings like love, joy, and sadness. Unlike the earlier (Neo-classical) poets, they believed feelings were more important than logic/reason. In their works, Romantic poets show how emotions connect people to nature and life. Wordsworth, in his “Preface to Lyrical Ballads,” gives a new definition of poetry based on emotions and feelings. Wordsworth says poetry is—

“The spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings…”

Power of Imagination: Romantic poets used imagination to make poetry magical. They wrote about dreams, mysteries, and the unknown. Coleridge believed imagination is the living power. His “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” and “Kubla Khan” are the finest examples of imagination.

These new features changed poetry in that period and thus started The Romantic Revival. This period made poetry