Romanticism was a literary and artistic movement that took place in Western Europe from the late 18th century to the middle of the 19th century. It was a reaction to the Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, and was characterized by:

• A focus on the individual and their unique perspective
• A celebration of nature and the common man
• An emphasis on the imagination and emotions
• A rejection of tradition, reason, rationality, and authority
• An idealization of women
• An embrace of isolation and melancholy

Some characteristics of Romantic literature include:

• Emotive language
• Use of the imagination
• Appeal to the senses
• Focus on art for the sake of art
• Giving readers access to the characters' innermost thoughts and desires
• An increased perception of the spiritual and sometimes the supernatural

“Reason is powerless in the expression of love” Rumi~