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The Transcendentalists movement. In united states. What is it?. M ovement developed in the east of the United States . It took place in the early nineteen century (late 1920’2-1930’s) Ralph Waldo Emerson, Frederic Henry Hedge, George Ripley, met to form the transcendentalist club.
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The Transcendentalists movement In united states
What is it? • Movement developed in the east of the United States. • It took place in the early nineteen century(late 1920’2-1930’s) • Ralph Waldo Emerson, Frederic Henry Hedge, George Ripley, met to form the transcendentalist club. • Critiques the country’s situation (slavery and pre-civil war) • Debates about intellectualism at Harvard university as well as the Unitarian church.
Ralph Waldo Emerson • Born in 1803 • Graduated from Harvard University at the age of 18 • Leader of the movement. • Influenced by such schools of thought as English romanticism.
Write in your heart that everyday is the best day of the year • WaldoEmerson