Understanding Terminology That Describes Nineteenth-Century Fiction
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All of the following were distinguishing features of Romantic Era writing EXCEPT __________.
an adherence to the ideals of antiquity
a reaction against the Age of Enlightenment
valuing emotion over reason
a belief in the importance of nature
a focus on the artistic genius
Explanation
The Romantic movement flourished throughout Europe during the early nineteenth century. It gained steam in artistic, literary, and philosophic circles by reacting against the Age of Enlightenment and many of its ideals, such as a focus on rationality and love of antiquity. Romanticism particularly valued emotion, nature, and the spontaneous artistic creation of a singular genius.