EP 5 American Romanticism: Celebrating Nature, Individualism, and Transcendentalism
Jul 17, 2024 ·
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Imagine a nation in its adolescence, shaking off the hand-me-down clothes of European traditions and yearning to weave its own cultural tapestry. This was the dynamic backdrop for the rise...
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Imagine a nation in its adolescence, shaking off the hand-me-down clothes of European traditions and yearning to weave its own cultural tapestry. This was the dynamic backdrop for the rise of American Romanticism, a vibrant artistic and literary movement that flourished roughly from the 1820s to the 1860s. It was a period of profound transformation for the young American republic, a time of shaking off the shackles of colonial influence and forging a unique identity.
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| Author | Bookish Banter |
| Organization | Bookish Banter |
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