The Last of the Mohicans is an excellent example of literature that appeared during the Romantic era. The most prevalent element of romanticism in The Last of the Mohicans is the idea of emotion before intellect. Nathaniel and Cora fall in love, despite Colonel Webb's hatred of Nathaniel and also despite Duncan's interest in Cora. Cooper's Last of the Mohicans is the most popular of The Leatherstocking Tales novel series featuring the character Hawkeye. While the book was published, it takes place during the. ~ Set in the third year of the French and Indian War, The Last of the Mohicans eludes the boundaries that separate history and literature to create a near-mythical account of America.