The Romantic Period

The Romantic Period

• 1798-1832

Romantic Period

• During this time period Mary Shelley published Frankenstein
• (Published in 1818)

Romantic Period

• REMEMBER…
• This period starts 732 years after the end of the Anglo-Saxon time period in England.

Romantic Period

• Thus, we are jumping ahead in English history and literature
• -The Anglo Saxons 449-1066
• -The Middle Ages 1066-1485
• -The Renaissance 1485-1660
• -The Restoration and 18th Century 1660-1800
• -The ROMANTIC PERIOD 1798-1832

Romantic Period

• The actual period is said to begin with the FRENCH REVOLUTION
• The period is said to end with the PARLIAMENTARY REFORMS OF 1832 that laid the political foundations for modern Britain

Romantic Period

• You may be wondering:
• What does the word “ ROMANTIC ” mean in the context of this period?