Assignment

Apex group of college Gojra

Department:
BS-English (3rd semester)
Subject:
Romantic poetry
Submitted by:
Jaweria Arshad
Submitted to:
Prof Shoukat Hayat
Date:
13-Feb-2024
Topic:
Features of Romantic poetry
 Features of Romantic poetry

1.Emotion and Passion: Romantic poetry is known for its intense emotions and
passionate expressions of love, longing, and desire. Poets delve deep into their
feelings and convey them through their words.
For example, in William Wordsworth's poem "She Dwelt Among the
Untrodden Ways," he expresses his deep love and admiration for a woman who
lived a quiet and unnoticed life.

2. Nature Imagery: Romantic poets often use vivid descriptions of nature to

convey emotions and create a sense of beauty and awe. They find inspiration in
the natural world and use it as a metaphor for human emotions
For example, In John Keats' poem "Ode to a Nightingale," he uses the
nightingale's song and the imagery of nature to explore themes of mortality
and the longing for transcendence.

3.Idealized Love: Romantic poetry often portrays love as pure, idealized, and
transcendent. Poets celebrate the power of love to transform and uplift.
For example, In Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Love's Philosophy," he presents
love as a force that unites all things in the universe, emphasizing its all-
encompassing nature.

4. Symbolism and Metaphor: Romantic poets frequently use symbols and

metaphors to represent abstract ideas and complex emotions. They use these
literary devices to create deeper meaning and evoke strong emotions.
For example In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient
Mariner," the albatross becomes a symbol of guilt and the consequences of
one's actions.
5. Imagination and Fantasy: Romantic poetry often explores the realm of
imagination and fantasy, blurring the boundaries between reality and the
supernatural. Poets let their imaginations run wild, creating dreamlike and
fantastical landscapes.
For example, In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan," he describes a
mythical and enchanting palace built in Xanadu.

6. Personal Expression: Romantic poets often write from a deeply personal

perspective, sharing their own experiences, thoughts, and emotions. They use
poetry as a means of self-expression and introspection.
For example, In Lord Byron's poem "She Walks in Beauty," he reflects on the
beauty of a woman he admires, combining personal observations with
universal themes of beauty and inner grace.

7. Introspection and Reflection: Introspection and reflection were important

aspects of Romantic poetry in the 18th century. Poets often delved deep into
their own thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences, seeking to
understand themselves and the world around them. They used poetry as a
means of self-exploration and self-expression.

An example of introspection and reflection in Romantic poetry is William

Wordsworth's famous poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" (also known as
"Daffodils"). In this poem, Wordsworth reflects on a personal experience of
encountering a field of daffodils. He describes his emotional state and the
impact the scene had on him. Through introspection, he explores the
connection between nature and his own inner world, finding solace and
inspiration in the beauty of the natural world.