Thoreau, Emerson, and Transcendentalism

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Thoreau, Emerson, and Transcendentalism

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Transcendentalism: What Is It?

Introduction

Major Tenets

Reasons for the Rise of the Movement

Forms of Expressing Transcendental Philosophy

Lasting Impact of the Movement

Introduction to the Times

Historical Context

Political Context

Social Context

Religious Context

Philosophical Context

Cultural Context

Literary Context

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Life and Background of Emerson

Introduction to Emerson's Writing

Selective Chronology of Emerson's Writings

Emerson's Reputation and Influence

Emerson's "Nature"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

Emerson's "The Divinity School Address"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

Emerson's "Experience"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

Emerson's "Hamatreya"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

Henry David Thoreau

Life and Background of Thoreau

Introduction to Thoreau's Writing

Selected Chronology of Thoreau's Writings

Thoreau's Reputation and Influence

Thoreau's "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

Thoreau's "Walden"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

Thoreau's "Walking"

Introduction

Summary

Major Themes

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