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Poem of the Week - Concord Hymn
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was a major American poet, philosopher and center of the American Transcendental movement. His first book, Nature, a collection of essays, appeared when he was 33. Emerson emphasized individualism and rejected traditional authority. He also believed that people should try to live a simple life in harmony with nature and with others. [...]May 08
Poem of the Week - Mending Wall
The poems of Robert Frost (1874–1963) frequently drew inspiration from rural life in New England, using the setting to explore complex social and philosophical themes. A popular and often-quoted poet, Frost was highly honored during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes. Mending Wall is one his most popular poems. Though not notably associated with any [...]Apr 06
Poem of the Week - To Spring
To Spring is the work of William Blake (1757-1827) an English poet, visionary, painter, and printmaker. Once considered mad for his idiosyncratic views, Blake is highly regarded today for his expressiveness and creativity, and the philosophical vision that underlies his work. As he himself once indicated, "The imagination is not a State: it is the [...]~Great Books Audio~
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