Is it true or false that the novelists of the romantic age did not make as sharp a break with the past as did the poets?

True. The novelists of the Romantic age often retained elements of earlier literary traditions, incorporating narrative techniques and themes from previous eras, while also exploring new ideas and characters. In contrast, Romantic poets typically embraced a more radical departure from classical forms and conventions, focusing on individual emotion and nature. Thus, the transition in novel writing was more gradual compared to the bold innovations seen in Romantic poetry.