Study the great works of the American Renaissance with me! At Harvard this fall, I'm teaching an undergraduate course on American Transcendentalism. Based on that course, my Patreon will host a beginner-friendly version that will encourage careful readings of the writings of the American Renaissance, a pivotal moment in which America discovered its distinct literary voice.
We'll read the monumental essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson; explore the sprawling genius of Walt Whitman's verse; encounter the profoundly introspective poetry of Emily Dickinson; plumb the depths of Henry David Thoreau's "Walden"; and read the eloquent jeremiads of Frederick Douglass. Other poets, such as Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville, are also included in our readings.
First-time and veteran readers are all warmly welcomed! This is an opportunity for a quality educational experience without pretension or elitism.
We will meet Monday nights 6-8pm EST for a seminar-style class with lecture and guided discussion.
Stay posted for more information or sign up for the lectures at Patreon.com/CloseReadingPoetry To get access, sign up for the Student-Sponsor Tier on Patreon for $10/month
Adam Walker - Close Reading Poetry
Study the great works of the American Renaissance with me! At Harvard this fall, I'm teaching an undergraduate course on American Transcendentalism. Based on that course, my Patreon will host a beginner-friendly version that will encourage careful readings of the writings of the American Renaissance, a pivotal moment in which America discovered its distinct literary voice.
We'll read the monumental essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson; explore the sprawling genius of Walt Whitman's verse; encounter the profoundly introspective poetry of Emily Dickinson; plumb the depths of Henry David Thoreau's "Walden"; and read the eloquent jeremiads of Frederick Douglass. Other poets, such as Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville, are also included in our readings.
First-time and veteran readers are all warmly welcomed! This is an opportunity for a quality educational experience without pretension or elitism.
We will meet Monday nights 6-8pm EST for a seminar-style class with lecture and guided discussion.
Stay posted for more information or sign up for the lectures at Patreon.com/CloseReadingPoetry
To get access, sign up for the Student-Sponsor Tier on Patreon for $10/month
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