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When was the Dark Romanticism Era
1840-1860
What were the four beliefs of Dark Romanticists?
That death was inescapable, isolation was good for the soul, nature reveals dark truths (supernatural forces), humans are bad at their core
What are the common genres during Dark Romanticism?
Poetry, short stories, novels
They often wrote _________________ tales to caution or warn the reader about the dark side of human nature.
cautionary
Who was president during this time?
President Lincoln
How did the Industrial Revolution change people's lives?
Longer work days, transportation, factories, inventions like the light bulb
What disease was spreading during this time?
Tuberculosis
What war was about to begin at the end of this era?
Civil War
Who was a major author during this time that gained popularity in Europe?
Washington Irving
What did Washington Irving write that we read?
The Devil and Tom Walker
What was the main point of The Devil and Tom Walker?
answers vary
