Origin
Where did this literary movement originate
New England, USA
A belief in the individual's ability to find truth within themselves, rather than relying on external authorities or societal norms
Self- Reliance
Where was Thoreau From
Concord, Massachusetts
Definition of Transcendentalism
Literary movement that emphasized individualism, self-reliance, and a deep connection to nature as the path to truth and a divine spark within each person
When did the movement originate
1830s
The idea that inner intuition, not just reason or empirical experience, was the key to profound spiritual insights
Intuition
Mentor of Thoreau
Ralph Emerson
Names of 2 Discussed Authors (you need both)
Ralph Emerson, Henry Thoreau
What was the country's status during this movement
Industrial revolution. Urbanization
Nature
Where did both discussed authors attend college
Harvard
Discussed Lense
Psychological
What religion was this literary movement influenced by
Unitarianism
A fundamental belief in the essential unity of all creation and the interconnectedness of humanity, nature, and the divine
Unity of Creation
What Literary movement did Ralph Emerson study in his free time while attending Harvard
European Romanticism
What tenets were discussed
Self reliance, Importance of nature, non conformity
the 2 previous literary movements that heavily influenced Transcendentalism
European Romanticism and German idealism
Failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice.
Non Conformity
How old was Ralph when he attended Harvard
14
Emerson's Birthday
May 25