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The two generations of romantic poets

The two generations of romantic poets. First generation Declaration of intents. Written by Coleridge in his “Biographia Literaria” It should deal with situations from simple rustic life and this should be transfigured by imagination. “ Preface to Lyrical Ballads” “Biographia Literaria”

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The two generations of romantic poets

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  1. The two generations of romantic poets Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  2. First generationDeclaration of intents • Written by Coleridge in his “Biographia Literaria” • It should deal with situations from simple rustic life and this should be transfigured by imagination Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  3. “Preface to Lyrical Ballads” “Biographia Literaria” “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” “The Solitary Reaper” She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways” “Daffodils” Ballad Poem Relevants texts and poetic forms Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  4. The aim of poetry • The pleasure • “The power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful aderence to the truth of nature” • “The powerof giving of novelty by immagination” Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  5. Language • Simple • The language really used by men without volgarity or artificiality Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  6. Themes • Events from rustic life • Feelings • Experiences Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  7. Second generationDeclaration of intents • Written by P. B. Shelley in his “A Defence of Poetry” • “Poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds.” Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  8. “A Defence of Poetry” “Ode to the West Wind” Ode Shorter poems Relevants texts and poetic forms Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  9. The aim of poetry • Poetry makes immortal all that is best and most beautiful in world Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  10. Language • High and definite language • Using abstract concept and reference generally sending back to classical art Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

  11. Themes • Nature • Feelings • Records Tommaso Zentilin 5^C

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