German word of the day: WanderlustWanderlust originally means a desire to hike in nature, differing from its broader English meaning of a yearning for adventure.
Painter of light: 250 years of William Turner DW 04/22/2025Turner revolutionized landscape painting with his exceptional use of light and color, significantly influencing modern art.
Castles in the sky: the fantastical drawings of author Victor Hugo in picturesVictor Hugo, known for his novels, also dedicated significant creativity to drawing, as shown in an upcoming art exhibition.
Poetic pose: Lord Byron the image-conscious Romantic in five portraitsLord Byron became famous overnight at the age of 24 after the publication of the first two cantos of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.
Castles in the sky: the fantastical drawings of author Victor Hugo in picturesVictor Hugo, known for his novels, also dedicated significant creativity to drawing, as shown in an upcoming art exhibition.
Poetic pose: Lord Byron the image-conscious Romantic in five portraitsLord Byron became famous overnight at the age of 24 after the publication of the first two cantos of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.
JMW Turner celebrated with year-long festivalA year-long festival will celebrate the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner's birth, highlighting his contributions to British art.
Washington IrvingWashington Irving was the first professional American author, influencing subsequent literary movements and authors with his storytelling style and iconic characters.
The problem with romanticising your life' (from someone who knows)The quest to romanticise everyday life amid lockdown despair reveals the complexity of finding beauty in mundane realities.
The Tales of Hoffmann - Royal Opera House- ReviewThe Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach explores love and growth through three acts mirroring Hoffmann's tumultuous romantic experiences.It critiques Romantic idealism while showcasing Offenbach's serious aspirations in opera.
Nora Ephron's Beautiful, Flawed Representation of New York CityNora Ephron's films create a romanticized vision of New York City filled with optimism and possibility, despite its more complex realities.
Poem of the week: Good-bye by Walter de la MareDe la Mare's poetry explores themes of mortality and farewell, revealing deeper meanings in seemingly simple expressions of parting.
Romance Is Dead, Except on Interview With the VampireRomance genre reigns in pop culture without reviving Romanticism as seen in Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire.