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Which feature marks a major difference between Romantic and Victorian poetry?

AVictorians emphasized realism over idealism

BRomantic poets prioritized scientific inquiry and logical reasoning, while Victorians focused on emotional intensity and the sublime.

CVictorian poetry largely ignored nature, concentrating solely on urban industrial settings, unlike Romantic poetry which exclusively celebrated nature.

DRomantic poetry was primarily didactic and moralistic, aiming to teach lessons, while Victorian poetry embraced art for art's sake.

Answer:

A. Victorians emphasized realism over idealism

Read Explanation:

  • This option highlights the key contrast: while Romantic poets were idealistic, often escaping into nature and imagination, Victorian poets were more realistic, focusing on social issues, industrial life, and real human struggles.


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