The Romantic era grew alongside the Enlightenment, but concentrated on human diversity and looking at life in a new way. ... The Romantics turned to the poet before the scientist to harbor their convictions. ... 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 institut...

• Word Count: 620
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Poe is grouped with other writers in the Romantic period. ... His viewpoint of life was unique compared to the Romantic writers of the century. ... They will scrutinize the symbolic meanings of his passages and figure out their meanings. ...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In this poem, the reader can infer that Wordsworth was a romantic and was deeply in love. ... In this passage the reader can see that Wordsworth believes his life is hopeless without the presence of his true love. ...

• Word Count: 653
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School