Moments In History
This religious book had an all time high in copies sold during the romantic period. Which Greatly influenced the plot and characters, symbols and themes of novels.
Christian Bible
Recognized as one of the greatest minds in history. Known for his three laws of physics. And his inspiration to famous poets like Alexander Pope.
Isaac Newton
A focused piece of writing that became extremely dominant. Modernly found in the 11th and 12th Grade (1700 - 1750)
Essay
A writer and poet know for his emotionally intense poetry, heavily influencing french romantics. Author of the short story : Murder on the rue Morgue. (1809-1849)
Edgar Allen Poe
She's often recognized as one of the greatest english writers, and was a major influence towards women themseleves, and literature. (1775 - 1818) Hint : She has six novels in your list.
Jane Austen
The invention of a new transportation using the combustion of coal which facilitated spreading literary works.(1804 - 1825)
Trains/Railroads
Served as model to writers during the romantic period who were seeking to express the human experience. Also know as one of the greatest pianist of all time. (Fur Élise)
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Marry Shelley was the author of a classic novel about an abandoned monster created in a Labarotory. (1818)
Frankenstein
A rise in paper publications that included the daily and weekly news as well as articles on current events and politics. (1702-1760)
Newspaper
A war that opposed the 13 colonies in the western world. This encouraged litteracy because an informed population was seen essential for democracy.(1775-1783)
The American Revolution
The Augustan age was named after him, for his politcal and cultural stability during his reign as emperor. Julius ceasar's adopted son.
Augustus (Octivian)
Often considered the first english novel. Written by Daniel Defoe.
Robinson Crusoe
The popularization of an adjective that describes beauty, excellence or even great admiration.
Sublime
This man was a publisher, thinker and printer. He helped shape litterature in the united states, and is now found on the american $100 billl.
Benjamin Franklin
One of Jonathan Swift's litereture masterpieces which helped him be established as the greatest starist in the english language."Can be found in your list"
Swift's Gullivers Travels
The invention of the art of making someone or something look ridiculous in order to raise laughter. (1700 - 1745)
Satire