What is Romanticism? In this Very Short Introduction Michael Ferber answers this by considering who the romantics were & looks at what they had in common
- their ideas beliefs commitments & tastes He looks at the birth & growth of Romanticism throughout Europe & the Americas & examines various types of Romantic literature music painting religion & philosophy Focusing on topics Ferber looks at the ' Sensibility' movement which preceded Romanticism; the rising prestige of the poet; Romanticism as a religious trend; Romantic philosophy & science; Romantic responses to the French Revolution; & the condition of women Using examples "ations he presents a clear insight into this very diverse movement & offers a definition as well as a discussion of the word ' Romantic' & where it came from ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable