<p> Table of Contents:<br><br>

Chapter 1

: Introduction<br>1.1 Background of the Romantic Movement in France<br>1.2 Statement of the Research Problem<br>1.3 Objectives of the Study<br>1.4 Significance of Exploring French Romantic Literature<br>1.5 Scope and Limitations of the Research<br>1.6 Methodology and Research Approach<br>1.7 Organization of the Thesis<br><br>

Chapter 2

: Characteristics of French Romantic Literature<br>2.1 Romanticism as a Literary Movement<br>2.2 Philosophical and Aesthetic Foundations of French Romanticism<br>2.3 Exploration of Individual Emotions and Subjectivity<br>2.4 Romantic Idealization of Nature<br>2.5 Revolutionary Spirit and Political Engagement<br>2.6 Romantic Hero and Heroine Archetypes<br>2.7 Summary and Synthesis<br><br>

Chapter 3

: Major Themes in French Romantic Literature<br>3.1 Nature as a Source of Inspiration and Symbolism<br>3.2 Love, Passion, and Romantic Relationships<br>3.3 Quest for Freedom and Self-Realization<br>3.4 Exploration of the Supernatural and the Sublime<br>3.5 Critique of Society and Social Injustice<br>3.6 Nostalgia and Melancholy in Romantic Poetry<br>3.7 Analysis of Symbolism and Allegory in Romantic Prose<br><br>

Chapter 4

: Influential Figures in French Romantic Literature<br>4.1 Victor Hugo: Poetry, Novels, and Dramas<br>4.2 Alphonse de Lamartine: Meditations Poétiques and Beyond<br>4.3 George Sand: Gender Roles and Romantic Idealism<br>4.4 Théophile Gautier: Art for Art's Sake and Parnassianism<br>4.5 François-René de Chateaubriand: Atala and René<br>4.6 Stendhal: Psychological Realism and Romantic Irony<br>4.7 Conclusion: Interplay of Individual Genius and Collective Spirit<br><br>

Chapter 5

: Legacy and Influence of French Romantic Literature<br>5.1 Impact on Subsequent Literary Movements<br>5.2 Reception and Critique of French Romanticism<br>5.3 Romanticism in French Visual Arts and Music<br>5.4 Romanticism in Comparative Literature Studies<br>5.5 Contemporary Reinterpretations of French Romantic Themes<br>5.6 Preservation and Promotion of French Romantic Heritage<br>5.7 Conclusion: Enduring Relevance of French Romantic Literature<br><br><br></p>