Keywords
Romanticism
American literature
Fitzgerald
poetic imagery
American literature
Fitzgerald
poetic imagery
How to Cite
ROMANTIC IDEA AND ITS POETIC REALIZATION IN AMERICAN LITERATURE (IN THE CASE OF F. SCOTT FITZGERALD). (2026). WORLD OF PHILOLOGY, 5(4), 424-427. https://doi.org/10.70728/phil.v05.i04.074
Abstract
The article explores the concept of the romantic idea and its poetic realization in American literature, focusing on the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Romanticism, as a literary and philosophical movement, emphasizes emotion, individualism, imagination, and the pursuit of ideal beauty. Fitzgerald, writing during the Jazz Age, transforms these romantic ideals into a modern context marked by materialism and disillusionment. Through symbolic imagery, lyrical prose, and complex characters, especially in The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald creates a poetic representation of unattainable dreams and the fragility of human aspirations. The study reveals how romantic thought persists in American literature, evolving into a nuanced critique of the American Dream.References
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