Introduction
As the nineteenth century began, western Europe was swept by one of the great cultural shifts of the modern era: the Romantic movement. This work is going to examine the history of Romanticism as a philosophical movement that exerted a significant influence on modern attitudes toward art, literature and music. Incorporating both creative and critical writings from English, German, French, and Italian Romantic authors, as well as visual art of the Romantic era, our work demonstrates the crucial role of emergent nationalism within the Romantic movement, but also makes clear the transnational connections that made Romanticism a movement of international scope. This complex and wide-ranging cultural phenomenon will be made accessible to undergraduates by an extensive introduction and contextualized by clear document links. Some questions for consideration will help students to find resources related to the topic.