Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 18 AIL 1714 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Romantic Break
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The idea
Around the turn of the nineteenth century a group of poets rejected the previous century's diction and subjects. The break was announced in print rather than inferred by critics later, which is unusually convenient for a reader.
In practice
Announced, not inferred afterwards.
Where people slip
The writers stated it themselves.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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