Transcendentalism. An American Literary, political, and philosophical movement in the 19 th century Authors and artist criticized their contemporary society.

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Transcendentalism

An American Literary, political, and philosophical movement in the 19 th century Authors and artist criticized their contemporary society for its unthinking and urged each individual to find their independent relationship with the Universe. Henry David Thoreau-nonviolent protest, refusal to pay taxes

Emily Dickinson Prolific American poet most of her 1,800 poems published after her death A very unconventional style

Walt Whitman Poet, journalist, essayist. Poetry collection Leaves of Grass controversial for its subject matter. Considered the Father of Free Verse

Nathanial Hawthorne Novelist and writer of the Romantic movement, often wrote on subjects of morality such as The Scarlet Letter f9I f9I

Edgar Allan Poe Author and poet of the Romantic Movement, best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre

James Fenimore Cooper Romantic movement novelist, The Last Mohicans, historical novel

Herman Melville Wrote Moby Dick, Romantic movement writer and poet GEKZM GEKZM

Art John James Audubon- drew American wildlife, accurate drawings of American Birds, his notes made significant contributions to ornithology and natural history Hudson River School Artist- depict American landscapes, three themes: discovery, exploration, and settlement

Audubon

Hudson River School

Music Spirituals from enslaved African Americans and gospel music “Battle Hymn of the Republic”-beginning of civil war 7Tw 7Tw

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