Romanticism
Sophie's World, pages 342-359






This chapter from Sophie's World will not be discussed in class. Use the following outline to help you find the major issues you should remember from this assigned reading.




I.
The Romantic Period (late 18th to mid 19th centuries)




II.
Reaction to the Enlightenment's Emphasis on Reason




III.
The Importance of Art for both the Renaissance and Romanticism




IV.
Yearning for that which cannot be attained




V.
Schelling (1775-1854): the Universe Within




V.
Universal Romanticism versus National romanticism




VI.
Romantic Irony





How do the last several pages of this chapter apply the notion of romantic irony to the world of Sophie and Alberto?