This introduction to Romantic literature focuses on the learning outcomes of the study of various pieces of American Romantic literature. These include describe the major historical and cultural developments of the Romantic period, describe the major conventions, tropes, and themes of Romantic, Gothic, transcendental and abolitionist literature; identify and discuss those features with regard to individual authors/works.

Common Core

W.11-12.9.a RL.11-12.9 RL.9-10.6 RL.9-10.7