Question

How were the Dark Romantics different from the Transcendentalists?

Dark Romantics believed in the innocence of all people.


Dark Romantics explored the darker side of the human soul.


Dark Romantics revered reason over intuition or imagination.


Dark Romantics disregarded any spiritual side of nature.

Answer 1

In the 1800’s the era of the Dark Romantics began where the authors wrote about the darker sides of human behavior and psyche, like sin, madness and guilt. On the contrary, the transcendentalists believed in and wrote only about the goodness in people.

Question: How were the Dark Romantics different from the Transcendentalists?

Answer: Dark Romantics explored the darker side of the human soul.