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The American Renaissance. By Lee Williams 491 English Literature Professor Julie Miller University of Phoenix January 14, 2013. Transcendentalism. Continuity exists between man, nature, and God, or the divine .
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The American Renaissance By Lee Williams 491 English Literature Professor Julie Miller University of Phoenix January 14, 2013
Transcendentalism • Continuity exists between man, nature, and God, or the divine . • What is beyond nature is revealed through nature; nature is itself a symbol, or an indication of a deeper reality. • Matter and spirit are not opposed but reflect a critical unity of experience. • Plan always precedes action. In the individual can be discovered all truths, all experience. Information: Retrieved from http://www.iep.utm.edu/emerson/
What role did Transcendentalism play in the American Renaissance? • Literature, Poetry, Architecture, Painting, Sculpture, and Music • Boston & Concord, MA • Writers • Politics & Religious Corrupted the Individual • Self-reliant & Independent • Community of Transcendentalists
How did the period’s Culture, politics, and religion shape the America Renaissance? • Self confidence of Nation • Diversity of Religious • Citizen more involved in politics. • New ways of thinking • Religious tone was hopeful and upheaval
What was the special role of poetry in the American Renaissance? • Focused on Themes like Romanticism and Transcendentalism • The Effects of Politics and Religions movements • Help Citizens create self-worth
Several Authors whose writings impacted the American Renaissance • Louisa May Alcott • Ralph Waldo Emerson • Henry David Thoreau
Louisa May Alcott1832-1888 • Transcendentalist and strict parents • Intellectual Friends • Little Women, published in 1868 • Abolitionist & Feminist • Women Suffrage • The Protagonist In her Books • Chronic Health Issues Image: Louis May Alcott
Ralph Waldo Emerson1803-1882 • Father was a Minister • American Essayist, Lecturer, & Poet • Philosophical & Literary Movement • Attended Harvard College • Famous for Essay, Nature • Anti-Slavery Image: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry David Thoreau1817-1862 • Author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax reister, development critic, surveyor, historian, & leading transcendentalist • Born to a Pencil Maker • Civil Disobedience • Attended Concord Academy & Harvard College • Best Known for his book Walden • Refused to pay Poll Taxes Image: Henry David Thoreau
Conclusion • Louisa Alcott was able to be a successful writer in a male dominated society. She wrote books that represent her life. • Ralph Emerson was considered the father of transcendentalism and led the beliefs of a new way of thinking. • Henry Thoreau thought the government should have less power and treat people as neighbors of the state. • Religion, writers and artists played a major role during the Renaissance that help shaped the course of Western history and continues to influence modern American culture.
References: Brittanica Encyclopedia (2008). American Renaissance. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/20120/American-Renaissance Baym, N. (Ed.). (2008). The Norton anthology of America literature. (Shorter 7th ed. Vol.2). New York, NY: W.W Norton Danzer, G., Klor de Alva, L., Krieger, L., Wilson, L., Woloch, N. (2003). The Americans. Evanston, IL: McDougal, Littell Ralph Waldo Emerson. Retrieved from http://www.iep.utm.edu/emerson/ Smith, N. (2011. The Influence of the renaissance on modern american society, culture and art. Retrieved from http://www.articlemyriad.com/influence-renaissance-modern-american-society/
