1. English III Unit 3: American Romanticism Ms. Macemore

2.  [The Transcendentalist] "believes in miracle, in the perpetual openness of the human mind to new influx of light and power; he believes in inspiration, and in ecstasy.“ - Ralph Waldo Emerson in “The Transcendentalist” Transcendentalism

3.  Transcendentalism is an intellectual movement that emphasized the dignity of the individual and the importance of living a simple, mindful life. What is transcendentalism?

4.  1. A theory that “transcendent forms” of truth exist beyond reason and experience; every individual is capable of discovering this truth on his or her own, through intuition Key Ideas

5.  2. A conviction that people are inherently good and should follow their own beliefs, however controversial they may be Key Ideas

6.  3. A belief that humankind, nature, and God are all interconnected Key Ideas

7.  1.Ralph Waldo Emerson 2.Henry David Thoreau Famous Transcendentalists

8.  Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson was a preacher, philosopher, and poet. He also studied at Harvard. Most Famous Works: -“Self-Reliance” -“Nature”

9.  Henry David Thoreau Thoreau was somewhat of a ‘common man.’ He was not as formally educated as Emerson was, but he was a huge fan of Emerson’s works. Famous Thoreau Works: -“Walden Pond” -“Civil Disobedience”

10.  Quotable Quotes  “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”  “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

11.  Quotable Quotes  “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”  “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”  “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”