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What differs Romanticism and Existentialism?

I'm now preparing for mid-semester test for History of Psychology. 

While I'm at it, I came across a question in the text book that asks what's the difference between Romanticism and Existentialism. From what I understand, I think that both of these philosophy have more similarities than differences. I can't seem to find the differences between the two and end up being quiet confused.

Hence, any explanations towards this matter from people on this subreddit would be truly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
gpt
It would help to have an idea of which thinkers you're dealing with. But that aside, here are some ideas:

1. In Existentialism, humans have no essence, or, as Sartre says, existence precedes essence. On the other hand, in Romantics who follow in the footsteps of Herder, there is a primitive national identity in all people--this is the idea of *Volk*, and it means that the Germans are one sort of people, the French another, etc.

2. In Existentialism, man is condemned to freedom and meaninglessness. There is no meaning in the universe except what people make of it. On the other hand, Romantics frequently hold to the idea that there is some divine driving force in the universe, whether this be God or Nature or Spirit or whatever.