In this five week course, Clive will look at the origins of romanticism, explore some of the great poets and poems of the Romantic period, and consider the extent to which the conceptual attitudes of romance help or hinder us in today's world.
Romance was born in Europe in the Middle Ages, but received a huge boost in the 'Romantic' period at the end of the 18th century.
- Week 1: The Birth of Romance and the Chivalric Code
- Week 2: What was Romanticism reacting against? The end of the 18th century.
- Week 3: 'The Romantics': How far is it helpful to suggest that this was the mood of a period?
- Week 4: 'The New Romantics' of the 20th century
- Week 5: Can we any longer even imagine a world without 'romance'? What the 'Barbie' movie tells us.
Awarded an OBE for his contribution to the community, Clive Lawton is a superb presenter, knowledgeable and charismatic. He is an Educational consultant, a magistrate and a regular presenter around the world and at JW3 where his course subjects move between diverse subjects exploring literary, philosophical, historical and religious themes.
NB: This series will take place both in the building and online. To watch online, click the "Book Now" button on this page. To attend in person, click the button below.
