Strum und Drang is a German literary movement of the late 18th century that focused on the emotional and spiritual struggles of the individual. The term is derived from the German words for 'NOISE' and 'URGE' and is often translated as 'storm and stress'. It was a reaction against the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and rationalism, and instead focused on the inner turmoil of the individual. The movement was influential in the development of Romanticism.