University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Neo Classicism to Romanticism
This resource provides an interesting chart that compares and contrasts the differing styles of both Neo-Classicism and Romanticism.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is known as the father of the Victorian ghost story. In "Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling" a ghost is in search of its lost legal papers. Read the full text on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A Widow" by Guy De Maupassant
Some consider Guy de Maupassant the French Edgar Allan Poe. Read the full text of his short story "A Widow" on this site and see what you think!
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Will" by Guy De Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant, a member of the naturalist school of writers, was known as a master of the short story. Read one of his short stories "The Will" on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Witch" by Anton Chekhov
Is she a witch or isn't she? Read the full text of "The Witch" by Anton Chekhov to find out!
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Wrong House" by Guy De Maupassant
Quartermaster Varajou is visiting his sister and becoming bored he decides to look for adventure. Read the full text of "The Wrong House" on this site.
British Library
British Library: John Keats (1795 1821)
A biographical note about John Keats, with links to information about several of his most famous poems ("Hyperion" and "Ode to a Nightingale," among them).
Mark Harden's Artchive
The Artchive: The Death of General Wolfe
This site from The Archive shows the painting "The Death of General Wolfe". By clicking on the picture you can view a closer-up image.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: The Romantic Era
This personal site provides a description of the era, with an extensive list of links to authors of the time.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: Sonnets in the Romantic Era
Information on the use of the sonnet as a poetry form during the Romantic Era, as well as many links to sonnets written during the time.
Other
Acton Institute: Noah Webster (1758 1843)
This resource provides a brief biography of Noah Webster (1758-1843 CE) and a quotation from Webster on how the preservation of property was one of the chief ends of good government.
Library of Congress
Loc: Romanticism in Dresden
This site from the Library of Congress provides an exerpt regarding the Romantic movement in Germany. The information that is presented is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institute Research Information System
A site from which to search databases of collections belonging to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and for information on hundreds of thousands of artworks in public and private collections worldwide. For serious researchers only,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Romanticism Art for Kids
Kids learn about the Romanticism Art movement and its major artists such as Caspar David Friedrich and Francisco Goya.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: A Brief Guide to Romanticism
Concise explanation of the term "Romanticism," largely as it applies to poetry. It discusses the movement's origins and some of its major features.
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: John Constable
A thumbnail collection of John Constable's paintings, including "Hampstead Heath," that can be enlarged for up-close viewing. With a brief biographical note on the artist.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Prisoner of Chillon
The poem, The Prisoner of Chillon, was written by Lord Byron in 1816. Read about the meaning, and important quotations from the poem in this comprehensive site.
Other
Guild Music: Carl Maria Von Weber
This resource contains a short biography on the life and work of Romantic composer Carl Maria Von Weber.
Baertracks
Creative Quotations: Eugene Delacroix
This site from Creative Quotations contains a brief list of quotes from the artist. A very short biographical sketch is also available. An interesting site, and worth checking out.
Boston College
Boston College: Nineteen Century Painting (Romanticism)
Reproductions of several paintings of J. M. W. Turner George Moreland, and Adam Willicots, three well-known artists of the romantic period.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Gustave Moreau
Biographical account covers the life and career of French Symbolist painter, Gustave Moreau.