Definitions Transcendentalism- a system of philosophy, especially that associated with Ralph Waldo Emerson and other New England writers, that emphasizes intuition or the divine Romanticism- in the arts, the style and theories of the romantic movement, or the movement itself Aphorism- a literary, artistic, and philosophical movement originating in the 18th century 11. ... Influenced by such schools of thought as English romanticism, Neoplatonism, and Hindu philosophy. ... Emily Dickinson- Heralded as one of the most gifted American writers, Emily Dickinson authored nearly 2,000 poe...

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However, a consistent sense of respect and admiration for John Brown abounds between all three authors. ... After Brown's execution, the authors of newspapers and journals around the nation repeatedly vilified him. ... Thoreau goes on to criticize authors who speak ill of Brown's actions, stating that "They do not know the man.... The author is arguing that the death of Brown is something that cannot be understated or ignored; in effect, this marks the beginning of the war. ... As the Renaissance also took many of its values from Romanticism, the ideas of changing traditions and...

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Her construction of enslavement proves beneficial because it has a hint of romanticism which downplays the brutality of southern life. ... For example, race relations facilitated a significant role in abolishing slavery for both authors. ...

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