Romantic Period

What I most enjoyed about the Romantics was the conscious of their writing. It always has a purpose that analyzes the human condition. They either detail the horrors of human cruelty or highlight the beauty of life. Their language is vivid and surprisingly not overly descriptive. There is still a reliance on narrative summary that makes the writing feel dated. But, at least with Mary Shelly's case it was bearable and to a purpose. I loved the poetry the most, because pre-modern writing is tough on our moviegoing minds. William Blake was my favorite. I loved his interpretation of ignorance/innocence and experience/understanding.