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Compare And Contrast Ralph Walden Emerson And Edgar Allan Poe

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Ralph Walden Emerson and Edgar Allen Poe both dwelled during the period of a Renaissance of American Literature. A period in time where American writers adopted the idea of romanticism, the emphasis on emotion and individualism as well as glorification of all past and nature. Writers flourished with the freedom of original thought and expression of their beliefs. Emerson and Poe were both born and raised in Boston MA, Emerson in 1803 and Poe in 1809, during the beginning of the Romanticism movement originating in Europe that would eventually flourish in America. Emerson and Poe are known for there superb essays and strong beliefs, but with drastically different views on writing style. Emerson led the transcendentalism movement with his publication
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