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Dark Romanticism. By: Alex Veselinovic 5/13/12. What will be covered:. Introduction to Dark Romanticism The Social Conditions The Political Conditions The Religious Conditions The Artistic Conditions Famous Authors Edgar Allan Poe Poe’s Famous Works Herman Melville
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Dark Romanticism By: Alex Veselinovic 5/13/12
What will be covered: • Introduction to Dark Romanticism • The Social Conditions • The Political Conditions • The Religious Conditions • The Artistic Conditions • Famous Authors • Edgar Allan Poe • Poe’s Famous Works • Herman Melville • Melville’s Famous Works • How Dark Romanticism Influences the Times
Introduction • Dark Romanticism was essentially a rebellion to the Transcendentalism period. • They were against optimism and happiness and focused more on sin, pain, and self-destruction.
Social Conditions • Many people were opposed to the pessimistic views of Dark Romanticism. • The times during the Dark Romantics were grim and dull. • Dark Romanticism uses this to create it’s work.
Political Conditions • Free thinking was not widely accepted in the Dark Romantic period. • Also, the pessimistic theme of it frightened people. • Some people did not like the pessimism and wanted to be happy.
Religious Conditions • Dark Romantics were focused on the dark side of the mind and more toward the physical side of a person rather than the spiritual. • The times were not very religious either.
Artistic Conditions • Sin and evil were very popular themes in arts. • Creatures were also influential to the culture of arts. • A few examples are monsters and vampires.
Famous Authors • Edgar Allan Poe • Herman Melville
Edgar Allan Poe • Edgar Allan Poe is the most famous example of the Dark Romantic era. • His stories were very mysterious and dark.
Poe’s Famous Works • His most famous works are: • “The Raven” • “Tell-Tale Heart” • “Cask of Amontillado”
Why are these works famous? • These works are very mysterious. • They give a sense of fear and terror. • They are very dark and grim.
Herman Melville • Melville was a very famous author of this period. • His books acquired a lot of attention. • He soon lost his fame after he died. • However, he gained it back during the “Melville Revival”. • He is known as one of America’s most significant authors.
Melville’s Famous Works • Melville’s most famous works are: • Moby-Dick • White Jacket • Crarel
Why are these works famous? • They are very atmospheric. • They have a lot of imagery. • They give a lot of detail on how life was.
How Dark Romantics influenced the Times • Dark Romantics was very influential to the development of several arts. • Horror is a significant example. • Creatures were also emphasized during this time.
Horror • This genre was populated in this period. • The dark nature and pessimistic views were very important in it’s popularity. • Many famous books were created. • It also influenced horror and thriller movies.
Significant Works • Some significant works that were influenced by Dark Romanticism are: • Dracula • Frankenstein
Significant Authors • Some significant authors that were influenced by Dark Romanticism are: • Stephen King • Dram Stoker
Creatures • Some creatures that were influenced by Dark Romanticism are: • Vampires • Werewolves • Ghouls • Devils