The Rise of Transcendentalism: Emerson and Thoreau

In the 19th century, Transcendentalism emerged as a powerful intellectual and literary movement in the United States. Writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau promoted the idea of individualism, ghostwriters for hire, and a deep connection to nature. Their works, such as Emerson’s essays and Thoreau’s Walden, continue to inspire readers with their calls for spiritual reflection and resistance to societal norms.