British Romanticism was an artistic and literary movement that emerged in the late 18th century and continued into the early 19th century. It emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism, reacting against the rationalism of the Enlightenment. Key figures included poets like William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Lord Byron, who celebrated the beauty of the natural world and the depth of human experience. The movement also sought to explore the sublime and the mysterious aspects of life, often drawing inspiration from folklore and the past. Romantic artists and writers valued creativity and imagination, leading to significant developments in literature, painting, and music during this period.