浪漫主的义文学英文版介绍.pptVIP

The literature of Romanticism  Romanticism O appeared in England in the 18th century. d A modern term applied to the profound shift in Western attitudes to art and human creativity in the first half of the 19th century u Reaction against the prevailing neoclassical spirit and rationalism during the age of reason  General literary characteristics d In themes: a 1. passion, emotion fancy imagination etc. as markers of truth 2. Faith in individualism and intuitive perception Man can know the world through his own ability/intuition Common man as a hero  D 3. Man s societies are a source of corruption Nature was a refuge a source of goodness knowledge and spirituality. Celebration of man s connection with nature D 4. The fantastic and thrilling stories taking place long ago and far away rich in mystic color D 5. Solitude (Escapism) a 6. Satisfaction of desire  7 Outcasts D 8. Idealist philosophy D9. Delight in self-analysis 口10. The sublime(升华,崇高,高尚), the grotesque(奇异,怪异),the picturesque(独特的,图画般的),and the beautiful with a touch of strangeness are all valued  In techniques: 口 Characterization O Supernatural foreshadowing(dreams, visions) a Description provides a feelingof the scene 口 Forma| language a Plot is important and usu. arranged around crises to demonstrate 口 romantic love ■ honor and integrity 口 idealism of self etc  American romanticism  I Historical background a End of 18th century ---outbreak of the Civil war 1.The“ pIoneers” pushing the frontier further west: Individualism buoyancy(4? 快,轻松) and optimism of the frontier and ntimacy with the wilderness 口2. Predominantly agrarian(土地的,耕种的) background d 3. Industrialization and urbanization result in economic boom rise of the middle class  D 4. The sudden influx of immigrants new cultures and perspectives a5. The level of education and literac rose and cultural business prospered D 6. Democracy and political equality and people enjoyed more freedom