ENGL-UA 555 - Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, and Frost

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New York University

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With the appearance of Emerson, American literature entered a new epoch. In departing from the New England religious tradition, Emerson redefined in transcendental terms the ordering principle of the universe, the nature of the self, and the work of the poet. These concepts remain central to the work of Whitman, Dickinson, and Frost, who, in responding to the issues Emerson raised, explored the possibilities of a genuinely native American poetry. Some previous experience in reading and writing about poetry is desirable.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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