Emerson was one of the
founders ofin America. An offshoot of the Romantic movement, Transcendentalism and its writers
focused on creating a uniquely American voice in literature. Part of a movement called the New
England Renaissance or the American Renaissance, Transcendentalism established the idea that
American literature should have its own concerns and voice and should not simply try to emulate
European literature. Instead, Emerson's writings, such as "," stressed the importance
of developing one's own talents and emphasized the importance of cultivating what is great in
oneself. By extension, his writings emphasized the importance of developing an American
literature that was not concerned with European models. Over time, as Emerson believed in the
freedom of each person, he became an advocate of abolition, and he inspired others to fight
against slavery.
In addition, Emerson's writings such as
spoke of the wonders of the wild. In Nature, he
writes, "Nature never wears a mean appearance. Neither does the wisest man extort her
secret, and lose his curiosity by finding out all her perfection." Emerson wrote about the
majesty, spirituality, wonder, and innocence one could find in the wild. Emerson's writings have
given rise to generations of nature writers in American literature.
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