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Romanticism

A cultural movement characterized by an emphasis on emotion, nature, individualism, and subjective experience, reacting against Enlightenment rationalism.

Transcendentalism

An idealistic philosophical and literary movement in New England emphasizing the inherent goodness of people and nature, and the importance of self-reliance.

Individualism

A principle emphasizing the moral worth of the individual, promoting personal independence and self-expression.

Primitivism

The belief that people are inherently good by nature but corrupted by civilization.

Escapism

A literary mode that allows for distraction and escape from reality, often through the use of imagination or fantasy.

The Scarlet Letter

A novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne published in 1850, often considered a classic of American literature.

The Age of Transcendentalism

Another name for the Romantic Period in American literature, denoting the focus on individual intuition and connection to nature.

Gothic literature

A genre characterized by themes of decay, suspense, and terror, often featuring dramatic and violent action.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

A novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe published in 1852, significant for its portrayal of the realities of slavery and its impact on the Civil War.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

A poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge published in 1798, recognized as one of the seminal works of the Romantic movement.

Ode on a Grecian Urn

A poem by John Keats published in 1820, showcasing the Romantic ideal of beauty and the passage of time.

Lyrical Ballads

A collection of poems published in 1798 by Wordsworth and Coleridge, marking the beginning of the English Romantic movement.

Alienation

A feeling of being isolated or estranged from a group or society, often explored in Romantic literature.

Civil Disobedience

An essay by Henry David Thoreau advocating for resisting government injustice through nonviolent actions.

The Tell-Tale Heart

A short story by Edgar Allan Poe exploring themes of madness and guilt, published in 1843.

The Fall of the House of Usher

A short story by Edgar Allan Poe, notable for its exploration of fear, isolation, and the supernatural.