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Romantic English Literature 1. Historical background Romanticism – a revolt of the English imagination against the neoclassicism reason French Revolution --- the storming of Bastille --- Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity --- Rousseau: glorify human nature; claim for social democracy --- response in Britain Thomas Paine: “The Right of Man”-- fight against tyranny Population shifts: Enclosure→ Urbanization. Industrial revolution --- increasing mechanization; development of industry --- disparity between the rich and the poor --- Luddite riots: workers’ disturbances The Reform Bill (1