The Passion of Feeling and Blue Flowers - A History of Romantic Ideas

A series of six lectures exploring romanticism as an era that wove together mysticism, political upheaval, and nationalism - the yearning for freedom of both individuals and entire nations. The lecturer is Veli-Matti Huhta, Master of Philosophy.

The programme unfolds as follows:

27.10. The Blue Flower of Romanticism - what does romanticism mean?
3.11. On the Island of Mists - romanticism and Britain
10.11. Feelings and Politics in Jena - early German romanticism
17.11. Following Madame de Staël - towards French romanticism
24.11. The Dark Side of Romanticism
1.12. From the Halls of the University of Turku to Linnaisten's Green Chamber

Admission is free and no registration is required.