Summary of The Common Sense by Thomas Paine Common Sense by Thomas Paine Introduction Introduces the pamphlet as a plea for American independence. Argues that long-standing customs can…
Pursuing Political, Religious, and Individual Freedom Political Structures and Differences Democracy vs. Oligarchy : Democracy in America contrasted with Europe's high-class oligar…
Slavery and Antislavery in Colonial America Colonial Practices and Laws Primogeniture and Entail : Virginia established large estates through primogeniture (inheritance by t…
Summary of Walt Whitman's Prayer of Columbus 1. Surrender and Acceptance My terminus near, The clouds already closing in upon me, The voyage balk’d—the course disputed, lost, I yi…
Exploring Twentieth Century American Poetic Aesthetics Twentieth-century American poetry is a complex and diverse art form that reflects the cultural and historical shifts that have taken place throughout…
Emerson's "Nature" Summary & Study Guide Brief Background: Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Nature" is a philosophical essay first published in 1836. The essay is considered one …
Emerson's Nature (Essay) Original Text To Web Study Text of Nature A subtle chain of countless rings The next unto the farthest brings; The eye reads omens where it goes, And speaks al…