Specimens of German Romance; Vol. I. The Patricians

German Romanticism Which Flourished In The Late 18Th And Early 19Th Centuries Was A Literary And Artistic Movement Characterized By An Emphasis On Emotion Individualism And The Supernatural. Romantic Literature Often Featured Themes Such As The Mysterious The Sublime And The Exotic And It Drew Inspiration From Folklore Mythology And Medieval Legends. The Patricians Likely One Of The Stories Included In The Volume Could Refer To A Tale Set Among The Wealthy And Influential Citizens Of A Medieval German Town Or City. Such Stories Often Explored Themes Of Love Honor Betrayal And Redemption Against The Backdrop Of A Richly Detailed Historical Setting.