Romanticism was developed in the late 18th century and...

Romanticism was developed in the late 18th century and supported a shift from faith in reason to faith in the senses, feelings and imagination. It emerged as a reaction against â€Å"The Age of Enlightenment†, which had emphasized reason and logic. Many Romantic poets and writers sought solace and peace in nature, and they also recognized the power of nature and its effect on men. Therefore, the glory and beauty of nature and the power of the natural world was accentuated commonly. The topic â€Å"nature† has been developed in many important novels and poems including Mary Shelley’s â€Å"Frankenstein† and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s â€Å"Kubla Khan†. Romantic writers like Mary Shelley portrayed nature as the greatest and the most perfect force in the†¦show more content†¦The sight of that awful and majestic in nature had indeed always the effect of solemnizing my mind and causing me to forget the passing cares of life.† (100) From this quote, readers understand that the only relief that comes the protagonist’s way is from nature. Additionally, Mary Shelley masterfully contrasts the beauty of nature with the ugliness of the monster. While the monster is abominable and repugnant, nature is soothing and peaceful. Secondly, â€Å"nature† is a common element found in many Romantic poets though it may be represented in different ways. For example, for Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the interaction between man and nature is a major theme. Coleridge has developed the concept of nature and how nature is reflected on one’s imagination in his poem â€Å"Kubla Khan†. â€Å"Kubla Khan† voices the imaginative story of a trip to the pleasure-dome meant to reflect man’s connection with the natural world. He agrees to the fact that the imagination and how we interpret the world around us is truer than holding to the teachings of divine beings or gods. (Kant’s philosophy) In the first stanza of the poem, Coleridge creates a safe, beautiful and defined environment in the land of Xanadu, within the boundaries of his imagination. For example, Coleridge mentions the river Alph as a â€Å"sunless sea† which is only perceivable in one’s imagination. Secondly, â€Å"caverns† are dark, mysterious and full of secrets for