Modern Romanticism 101 – A Guide

In Modern Romanticism, you’ll find stories of the imagination: fantasy, the supernatural or fantastic, gothic romance, fairy tales, folklore, spirituality, and more.

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Modern Romanticism also encompasses romanticized period dramas, stories with a love of nature and the stars, passionate tales, and stories with a strong emphasis on individuality, nostalgia, idealism, emotions, elevated language, or freedom.

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Stories of Romanticism are not necessarily romantic with love stories attached but refer to the style of Romanticism in modern times.

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ROMANTICISM

Romantic, with a capital R, means something very different from romantic or romance in general. Romantic with a capital R refers to the Romantic Period – better known as Romanticism (which also differs from romanticism). Learn more

WHAT IS MEDIEVAL ROMANTICISM?

Medieval Romanticism or Romantic Medievalism are the elements from the Middle Ages that influenced the Romantic Era. Learn more

What then is Modern Romanticism as defined by The Silver Petticoat Review? Modern Romanticism includes stories from 1900 to the present day influenced by Medieval Romanticism and the artistic and literary movement from the 18th to 19th centuries. Learn more

MODERN ROMANTICISM CHECKLIST (SILVER PETTICOAT STYLE): - It includes Romanticism elements from Medieval Romanticism or the Romantic Era. - It explores the beauty of language. Learn more

WHAT MODERN ROMANTICISM (SILVER PETTICOAT STYLE) ISN’T:

– A story that doesn’t include Romanticism elements. – Excessively explicit, vulgar, raunchy, profane, exploitative, or crude. – Gritty Realism; Seedy. Learn more