Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. SHE dwelt among the untrodden ways Beside the springs of Dove, A Maid whom there were none to praise And very few to love: A violet by a mossy stone Half hidden from the eye! --Fair as a star, when only one Is shining in the sky. She lived unknown, and few could know When Lucy ceased to be; But she is in her grave, and, oh, The difference to me! (Wordsworth, "She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways") Which statements are romantic philosophies that are represented by the underlined portion of the excerpt? Select all that apply. Once captured in poetry, a person's spirit never dies. Great poems often reflect upon moments of strong feeling. The powerful emotions of individual are the basis for the best poetry. The beauty of the natural world provides inspiration for Romantic artists.

Answer 1

The statements which are romantic philosophies that are represented by the above excerpt are:  

Great poems often reflect upon moments of strong feeling.

The powerful emotions of individual are the basis for the best poetry.

In the late 19th century, poets like William Wordsworth, T.S.Coleridge fought for the revival of the Romantic revival as a reaction against the harshness of the Modern society. They wanted to revive the time which got lost while we were busy celebrating the evils of the Industrialization and Urbanization. Romantic era in the history of English Literature marks its place as the period of love for nature and the revival of past. Literature, music and love for nature grew as a reaction against the rational and horror nature of the society.