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fromTravel + Leisure

This National Park Is the Largest in England-and It Has Its Tallest Mountain, Cute Inns, and the Best Food in the U.K.

The Lake District features dramatic fells, glacial lakes, historic villages, ancient artifacts and preserved rural traditions, celebrated and protected as England's largest national park.

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Frankenstein,' Guillermo del Toro's 50-year dream: The biography of humanity is one of broken families'

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein adapts Mary Shelley's life and Romantic themes through personal memories, trauma, Mexican identity, and gothic modern storytelling.

fromThe Atlantic

The Stubborn Myth of the Literary Genius

If you close your eyes and picture an artistic genius, chances are that the portrait will be framed by a Romantic ideal that took shape 200 years ago: an artist dedicated solely to his (almost always his) muse and transgressive appetites, breaking his era's rules both moral and artistic, remaking society with his art. But this vision of genius is a poor fit for many great artists, and it tends to obscure what makes them and their work special.

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fromPsychology Today

When Artificial Intelligence Exposes Our Beautiful Excuse

Romanticizing human error protects against cognitive imperfections.

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Giselle, National Ballet of Japan at Royal Ballet and Opera

Giselle epitomizes Romantic ballet with themes of love, betrayal, and supernatural elements, showcasing timeless emotional experiences.

fromTiny Buddha

When You Outgrow Where You Live but Can't Yet Leave - Tiny Buddha

Embracing the in-between moments of life is crucial for a fulfilling experience.

fromDocumentjournal

Documenting desire in 'My Romantic Ideal'

The exhibition explores queer expressions of love amidst rising censorship and societal challenges.

fromTheartnewspaper

London politics

A biography of Turner and Constable that goes beyond the stereotypes

Turner and Constable's artistic journeys are intertwined, showcasing distinct approaches to landscape painting during the Romantic era.

philosophy

Why Caspar David Friedrich's 'Wanderer' is a failed painting | Aeon Essays

Caspar David Friedrich is recognized as Germany's greatest Romantic artist, known for his iconic painting 'Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog.'

fromTheartnewspaper

London politics

A biography of Turner and Constable that goes beyond the stereotypes

philosophy

Why Caspar David Friedrich's 'Wanderer' is a failed painting | Aeon Essays

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The Wandering Souls of Caspar David Friedrich

The exhibition showcases Caspar David Friedrich's work, highlighting his relevance in today's transforming world.

fromThe Local Germany

German word of the day: Wanderlust

Wanderlust 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 04/22/2025

Turner revolutionized landscape painting with his exceptional use of light and color, significantly influencing modern art.

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