The Imbalance of the Romantic Ideal

Major Field of Study

Literature

Location

Dominican University of California (online)

Start Date

20-6-2021 9:00 AM

End Date

20-6-2021 10:00 AM

Abstract

Often misunderstood as naive or unrealistic, the Romantic Ideal, explored by writers and artists in the 19th century, may have untapped merit crucial to our modern world. Continuously in flux, life has the potential for chaos at any time. In pursuing the Romantic Ideal, acknowledging it may never be fully achieved, one might develop a Romantic way of life that helps to bridge the gap between reason and passion. Through mindfully riding the flux of chaos and peace one can learn to move gracefully through a world of uncertainty, noticing the beauty hiding within the guaranteed imbalances of life.

Presenter Biography

Natalie Lang is a teacher and writer. Her writing and reviews have been published in the Ormsby Review. She is nearing the completion of her master’s degree in the GLS (Graduate of Liberal Studies) program at Simon Fraser University. Based in Abbotsford, BC, where she teaches literature at Rick Hansen Secondary, Natalie lives in a renovated barn in the heart of Sumas Mountain.

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The Imbalance of the Romantic Ideal

Dominican University of California (online)

Often misunderstood as naive or unrealistic, the Romantic Ideal, explored by writers and artists in the 19th century, may have untapped merit crucial to our modern world. Continuously in flux, life has the potential for chaos at any time. In pursuing the Romantic Ideal, acknowledging it may never be fully achieved, one might develop a Romantic way of life that helps to bridge the gap between reason and passion. Through mindfully riding the flux of chaos and peace one can learn to move gracefully through a world of uncertainty, noticing the beauty hiding within the guaranteed imbalances of life.