• Ranjan Kumar

This article decisively presents a critical overview of Romantic poetry, detailing its origins, influential poets, and the defining characteristics of romantic poetry. The romantic era emerged in the late eighteenth century and continued into the early 19th century, effectively replacing the neoclassical period that had been dominated by poets like Alexander Pope. With a strong emphasis on imagination, emotion, and nature, romantic poetry reshaped literary expression. The focus here is on the great monumental poets— William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge, John Keats, and P.B. Shelley. Wordsworth, alongside Coleridge, was instrumental in pioneering this movement. Through his work, Wordsworth masterfully captured the beauty of nature and resonated deeply with the emotions of common people. Coleridge, influenced by political currents and the works of others, provided profound insights into human nature that remain relatable. John Keats celebrated beauty and introduced the influential concept of "negative capability." In contrast, P.B. Shelley infused logic into his poetry while emphasising morality and depicting melancholy with remarkable elegance. This article serves as a definitive guide to comprehending the richness of the romantic era.

Nature, Emotions, Imagination, Beauty, Love and Negative capability

"A Critical Study of the Romantic Poets and Poetry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.g589-g597, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412666.pdf

"A Critical Study of the Romantic Poets and Poetry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppg589-g597, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412666.pdf