Topic polyphony of R. W. Emerson’s essay «Self-Reliance»

Authors

  • Oksana L. Khaetskaya Belarusian State Economics University, 26 Partyzanski Avenue, Minsk 220070, Belarus

Keywords:

topic analysis, essayistics, transcendentalism, Emerson, self-reliance

Abstract

On the basis of the topic polyphony analysis of R. W. Emerson’s philosophical essay, peculiarities of his essay prose are revealed. It suggests the principles of mental individualism, the main philosophical world outlook and doctrine about self-reliance by transcendentalism inspirer and founder. The influence of single R. W. Emerson’s beliefs and ideas on consciousness-raising of American nation and those stimulating ethical thought in XIX century in America are revealed.

Author Biography

  • Oksana L. Khaetskaya, Belarusian State Economics University, 26 Partyzanski Avenue, Minsk 220070, Belarus

    lecturer at the department of English and Eastern languages, faculty of international business communications

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Published

2019-02-28

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No. 1 (2018): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philology

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Literary Research

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[1]
Khaetskaya, O.L. 2019. Topic polyphony of R. W. Emerson’s essay «Self-Reliance». Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philology. 1 (Feb. 2019), 25–29.