ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not true about both Romanticism and Dark Romanticism?
A
Both emphasize the beauty and healing power of nature
B
Both place their stories firmly in the heart of nature
C
Both avoid placing their stories in large cities and factories
D
Both focus on stories that concern individuals and their motives
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Romanticism is a literary, intellectual and artistic movement that originated in Europe towards the late 18th century. Dark Romanticism is a literary subgenre of Romanticism, characterized by evil or darkness. This is the main difference between Romanticism and Dark Romanticism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expert-Verified Answer. The untrue statement is-The romantic artists and poets generally did not criticize the glorification of science and reason.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dark Romanticism tended to emphasize the darker and more negative aspects of the human experience, which bright romanticism emphasized the more bright and positive aspects of human experience. Some artist would use their art to express both aspects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dark Romanticism is a literary sub-genre of Romanticism, reflecting popular fascination with the irrational, the demonic and the grotesque.

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