Which of the following is true when it comes to how scholars mark the beginning and ending dates of the romantic period?
a) The romantic period began in the early 18th century and ended in the late 19th century.
b) The romantic period began in the late 18th century and ended in the mid-19th century.
c) The romantic period began in the mid-17th century and ended in the early 19th century.
d) The romantic period began in the early 19th century and ended in the early 20th century.