The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

Overview

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This course introduces the concept of American Exceptionalism and explores the role of Emerson as a scholar. You will see how Emerson considered his early writings as part of the American Transcendentalist movement. It also explores Emerson's self-reliance and literary ethics. It further discusses how Emerson responded to the changing world and America’s place in it. You will also explore Emerson's role in the anti-slavery movement.

Syllabus

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This module introduces the concept of American Exceptionalism and explores the role of Emerson as a scholar.

Emerson as a Scholar and Antislave Movement

This module explores Emerson's Self-Reliance and Literary Ethics. It also discusses how Emerson responded to the changing world and America’s place in it.