'Parnassische Theoriebildung und Romantische Tradition' --
subject(s): French poetry, History and criticism, Parnasse
contemporain, Parnassianism
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Realism emerged as a reaction to the romanticism of Victor Hugo. Realism focused on portraying everyday life and ordinary people in a realistic and objective manner, in contrast to the emotional and idealized themes of romanticism. The realist movement sought to depict the harsh realities of society and human nature.