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Aug 14, 2012 · The Romantic Revolution: A History (Modern Library Chronicles) Paperback – August 14, 2012. by Tim Blanning (Author) 4.4 155 ratings. Book 33 of 33: Modern Library Chronicles Series. See all formats and editions. “A splendidly pithy and provocative introduction to the culture of Romanticism.”—The Sunday Times.
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Whether it was the new notion of “sex appeal” in the fames of Paganini, Liszt, and Byron, or the celebration of accessible storytelling in the novels of Walter Scott (the most popular writer of the...
Whether unearthing the origins of “sex appeal” or the celebration of accessible storytelling, The Romantic Revolution is a bold and brilliant introduction to an essential time whose influence would far outlast its age.
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Romanticism was characterized by its emphasis on emotion and individualism as well as the glorification of the past and nature, preferring the medieval over the classical. Romanticism was partly a reaction to the Industrial Revolution, and the prevailing ideology of the Age of Enlightenment, especially the scientific rationalization ...
Jun 15, 2022 · Three great revolutions rocked the world around 1800. The first two - the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution - have inspired the greatest volume of literature. But the third - the romantic revolution - was perhaps the most fundamental and far-reaching.
Aug 14, 2012 · Whether unearthing the origins of “sex appeal” or the celebration of accessible storytelling, The Romantic Revolution is a bold and brilliant introduction to an essential time whose...
Dec 20, 2012 · The Romantic Revolution. Tim Blanning. Orion, Dec 20, 2012 - History - 256 pages. A compelling and persuasive account of how the Romantic Movement permanently changed the way we see things and...
