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The Voyage of Life - Youth Thomas Cole The Voyage of Life - Manhood Thomas Cole The Voyage of Life - Old Age Thomas Cole Gothic Literature It was an offshoot of Romantic Literature. Gothic Literature was the predecessor of modern horror movies in both theme and style. Gothic Literature put a spin on the Romantic idea of nature worship and nature imagery. Along with nature having the power of healing, Gothic writers gave nature the power of destruction. Frankenstein is full of the harsh reality of nature. Many storms arise in the novel, including storms the night the Creature comes to life. The most common feature of Gothic Literature is the indication of mood through the weather. The Byronic Hero This idea is based on the personality of George Gordon, Lord Byron who was a stormy, sensitive, fiercely proud man. The Byronic Hero is a mysterious, somewhat exotic creature whose passionate intensity cuts him off from others. They suffer from profound yearnings that are beyond the comprehension of lesser persons. Aware of their superiority, these Byronic Heroes are frequently aloof, sometimes sullen. They show disdain for the petty regulations of society. They are sometimes imprisoned or become voluntary exiles, living examples of the restless spirit of the Romantics. The Romantic Movement and Gothic Literature Enlightenment (c. 1660-1790) An intellectual movement in France and other parts of Europe that emphasized the importance of reason, progress, and liberty. The Enlightenment, sometimes called the Age of Reason, is primarily associated with nonfiction writing, such as essays and philosophical treatises. Major Enlightenment writers include Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and René Descartes. Neoclassicism (c. 1660-1798) A literary movement, inspired by the rediscovery of classical works of ancient Greece and Rome, that emphasized balance, restraint, and order. Neoclassicism roughly coincided with the Enlightenment, which espoused reason over p