Romanticism was a diehard period of history when its seeds became planted in poetry, artwork and literature. ... Written by William Woodsworth, this form of poetry was free, expressive and without constraint as evident by this passage: "If this belief from heaven be sent, If such be Nature's holy plan, Have I not reason to lament, What man has made of man?" Such passages from his work indicates that poetry and literature was also used as a form of rebellion or distaste for political institutions or social conditions during the 19th century. ... This involved looking at life in terms of th...

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The poetry of the 1600s reflected the traditional courtship of "wooing." In "To His Coy Mistress" Andrew Marvell used a type of poetry called "carpe diem" meaning seize the day. ... In conclusion love is explainable in it's own terms and is truly felt where it is at. ...

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The middle ages of Europe which began with the destruction of the Roman Empire were referred to by a variety of different terms. ... Davis, Oxford University Press. " measure [the middle ages] by the memories and the achievements that it has bequeathed to the modern world we must judge them by their philosophy and law, their poetry and architecture- Faith was also a very important aspect in medieval life. ...

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History Coursework - World War One 1) Sources A, B and C are war recruitment posters published by various governments with the aim of influencing more people to volunteer for armed service in the war. Sources A and B are an earlier type of source, depending on the patriotic fervour that swept Britain at the war's outset, portraying enlistment as a duty to the country and empire. The posters themselves being of an accusatory nature, demanding from the reader "What did you do in the war?" and that they should "Go!", the fighting taking a crusade-like facade in which the only way...

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