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Poetry Movements and Eras
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Focused on nature, emotion, and imagination rather than reason and logic
Romanticism
Emphasis on personal feelings, free expression, and the rejection of traditional forms
Modernism
Characterized by irony, wit, and often a critique of society and norms
Augustan
Focus on direct language, everyday speech, and clear presentation of images
Imagism
Explored race, identity, and cultural heritage with innovative forms and dialects
Harlem Renaissance
Interest in the Middle Ages and an infatuation with myth, legend, and the supernatural
Pre-Raphaelitism
A celebration of the beauty of the world and a reaction to the ugliness and brutality of World War I
Georgian Poetry
Expressed a disillusionment with society, a sense of existential crisis, and the search for authenticity
Beat Generation
Characterized by attention to form and an interest in classical themes and techniques
Neoclassicism
Marked by extreme brevity, stripped-down syntax, and a focus on visual imagery
Objectivism
Known for its rich language, lush imagery, and an attention to sensory detail
Symbolism
A focus on the individual, inner emotional experiences, and the hero as a solitary figure
Transcendentalism
Focused on clarity, precision, and discipline in both thought and expression
Metaphysical Poetry
Confronting norms and societal conventions with irreverent style and radical experimentation
Dada
Emphasis on human limitations and the inevitability of death, with frequently dark and ironic tones
Graveyard Poets
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