The Enlightenment gained popularity in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with its emphasis on rational thought. In many ways, the development of Romanticism was an artistic counter-argument to the Enlightenment.

How did Pre-Romantic poets lead the way to the development of Romanticism?

A. by emphasizing feelings that transcend the material and rational

B. by emphasizing the rejection of the human emotion

C. by emphasizing a reasonable reaction to circumstances

D. by emphasizing major scientific discoveries, clarity, and logic

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Zaiden Walls

18 July, 20:10

The Enlightenment gained popularity in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with its emphasis on rational thought. In many ways, the development of Romanticism was an artistic counter-argument to the Enlightenment.

How did Pre-Romantic poets lead the way to the development of Romanticism?

A. by emphasizing feelings that transcend the material and rational

B. by emphasizing the rejection of the human emotion

C. by emphasizing a reasonable reaction to circumstances

D. by emphasizing major scientific discoveries, clarity, and logic

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Stephen Hess · Answer 1

A. by emphasizing feelings that transcend the material and rational

The Age of Enlightenment was a golden age for the scientists and pursuers of rational thought. They focused themselves more on logical expeditions and sound analysis, dubious to the existence of emotions and feelings.