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thoreau emerson and transcendentalism
the original cliffsnotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes plots characters literary devices and historical background . the latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic familiar format . p cliffsnotes on thoreau emerson and transcendentalism explores in depth but also in easy to understand terms transcendentalism the religious political and literary movement that captured the minds of such literary figures as henry david thoreau and ralph waldo emerson in the first half of the 19th century . this guide helps you to understand the various tenets of transcendentalism as well as how thoreau and emerson became the two most well known figures associated with the movement and how the transcendentalist philosophy is reflected in their work . p in addition to introducing you to the basics of understanding transcendentalism this guide also gives you the following examinations of the lives of thoreau and emersondetailed summaries of and commentaries on many of their transcendentalist writings such as emersons nature and thoreaus waldencritical essays on emerson and thoreaus reputation and influencea review section that tests your knowledgea resourcecenter full of books articles and internet sites p classic literature or modern modern day treasure youll understand it all with expert information and insight from cliffsnotes study guides .
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