What were the roots of Romanticism?

Romanticism was a time period between the 1770s and the 1840's.

The Neo-Classicism Period (between 1660s and 1770s) is contrasted to the Romantic Era through the main ideas or authority, ideals and language.

Ideas of the Romantic Era include:

- Being ruled by emotions.

- Youth and free speech valued.

- The belief in natural rights and social justice.

- Emotionally drive literature with tragic themes and eccentric, passionate and rebellious character.

- The universe was seen as mysterious and ruled by hidden, supernatural powers.

- Passionate language used.

The few listed above are some of many ideas the people in living in the Romantic Period believed.