# 3. Historical background

➜ Start this part of your Literary History File with a title page: Romantic Poetry. Find an appropriate illustration here.
➜ Study the links and videos below to get an idea of the historical background of the Renaissance in England.
➜ Write a summary in your Literary History File of what you've learned. Be sure to include the following key words / people in your summary:
key words: Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, emphasis on feelings, nature & history, 'Lyrical Ballads'.
➜ Upload your summary to Seesaw/Egodact.

Useful websites

Alquin Literature Magazine - Romantic Period

English Heritage - Georgians

Wikipedia - Romantic Literature in English

BBC History - Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here

Useful videos

1. Romanticism & English Literature An 9-minute crash-course on the most essential concepts to understand Romanticism in English Literature.

https://youtu.be/AsX7sQbPv8g

2. History Short - The Romantic Era. A broader look at the Romantic Era, also including architecture, music and literature from other countries.

https://youtu.be/k9Ebl_MxbYw