12 Questions
Which event marked the completion of the country's expansion referred to as 'Manifest Destiny' in the 1840s?
The Mexican War
What was the widely held belief among Americans in the 1840s about their destiny?
Manifest Destiny
Which term is used to describe the period of cultural independence and the rise of national literature in America?
American Renaissance
According to Poe's aesthetic views, what did he consider as the sole province of poetry?
Beauty
Which work by Poe broke with the Romantic myth of poetic creation?
The Philosophy of Composition
What term is used to describe the idea that Americans had a duty to expand across North America?
Manifest Destiny
What does Poe argue about the aim of poetry?
Poetry should aim for beauty.
What does Poe emphasize about the relationship between beauty and truth in his works?
Beauty and truth are inseparable in his prose poems.
In Poe's Gothic ballads, what is a common thematic element?
The death or passing of a beloved woman.
What is the symbolic significance of the raven in Poe's 'The Raven'?
Represents the speaker's mourning and sorrow.
How does Poe's portrayal of Annabel Lee differ from 'The Raven'?
'Annabel Lee' highlights a never-ending memory of love, contrasting 'The Raven's' sorrowful remembrance.
Who was Rufus Griswold, as mentioned in the text?
An editor who portrayed Poe negatively after his death.
Explore the greatest achievements of American Romantic poetry by renowned poets such as Poe, Whitman, and Dickinson during the period of 1821-1865. Learn about the cultural independence declaration, rise of national literature, and the concept of 'Manifest Destiny'.
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