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Transcendentalists BY: Janelle O. Krista P. Tiffany R. James C. Dayanara C. Kieran K. Andrea D. Alyssa R.

What is transcendentalism? Philosophical movement between 1830 and 1840 Protest to the general state Transcendentalists’ beliefs’ “…truly self reliant.” Two main leaders

Ralph Waldo Emerson May 25, 1803- April 27, 1882 Original calling: Unitarian minister Left the ministry 1829: ordained as junior minister 1832: (December,)First trip to Italy 1833: Meets Coleridge, Wordsmorth

Nature Perception of universe by plots and humans Accessibility of nature Stars and landscape Nature as an integrate whole Universal being Literary elements: Paradox

Self Reliance Figurative language Trusting your intuition Your life, be in control Gleam of light Accept and continue to pursue Relation to transcendentalism

David Henry Thoreau July 12, 1817- May 6, 1862 An American author, leading transcendentalist Works including more than 20 volumes Anarchist

Walden Thoreau lives alone at Walden Road To discover the life he was meant to be Learns the significance of simplicity Left for the same reason he went.

Civil Disobedience Strongest type of government Power form the majority Voting and petitions do little Relation to transcendentalism

Cites "Ralph Waldo Emerson." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Oct. 2012. Web. 11 Dec. 2012. “Nature” Wilhelm, Jeffrey D., and Ralph W. Emerson. Glencoe Literature. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print. “Self Reliance” Wilhelm, Jeffrey D., and Ralph W. Emerson. Glencoe Literature. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print. "Henry David Thoreau." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Sept. 2012. Web. 11 Dec. 2012. “Walden” Wilhelm, Jeffrey D., and Henry D. Thoreau. Glencoe Literature. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print. “Civil Disobedience” Wilhelm, Jeffrey D., and Henry D. Thoreau. Glencoe Literature. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print.