Romantic and Victorian Eras in British LiteratureThe Romantic period, which included the years 1798-1832, was a time of revolt against the literary style of the 18th century. This period was filled with poets who dramatically put their beliefs into their writing and poetry, such as Williamworth, a very notable Romantic poet of this period. In contrast, the Victorian period was a time when poets wrote about the environment around them and tended to have a pessimistic outlook on life. Matthew Arnold, a Victorian poet, encompassed many of these qualities in his writing. The two poets, distinguished in two completely different periods with different characteristics, had literary commonalities, such as similar references to nature, their faith in God and very descriptive verses, despite obvious differences ("English Literature", 6-7). .Williamworth was a prominent Romantic poet. One of the first events in his life to influence his writing style and content was the French Revolution. The French Revolution symbolized the rebellion against the aristocracy in France. At this time, British literature was in rebellion against its own current dominant style of writing, neoclassical. This particular style of writing had a rigid structure, used a rich and dignified vocabulary, and was aimed at the upper class of England. Worth returned to France for a second trip, but returned emotionally depressed. He had to leave a lover and a daughter because of the international conflict between England and France. The French Revolution triggered the search for its own philosophical dilemmas. However, he disagreed with his research and eventually came up with his own philosophy...... middle of paper......teeth. 1997. “English Literature.” Encarta. 2006. May 25, 2006. Honan, Park. Matthew Arnold a life. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1981. 1-496. “It’s a beautiful evening, calm and free. » Skoool. That is to say. May 27, 2006. Jones, WL. “Arnold’s Early Poems.” The Cambridge History of English and American Literature in 18 volumes. 2000. Bartleby. May 20, 2006.Legouis, Emile. “The French Revolution”. The Cambridge History of English and American Literature in 18 volumes. 2000. Bartleby. May 23, 2006. “Matthew Arnold.” : Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature. Literary Resource Center. May 24, 2006. “Williamworth.” Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature. 1995. Literary Resource Center. May 17, 2006. Keyword: Williamworth. Wordsworth, William. The Complete Poetic Works of Williamworth. London, 1888. Bartleby.com. May 18 2006 .