Romantic Dialogues

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The book delves into the English influence on the American Revolution and the differing perspectives on the relationship between Britain and America during the American Renaissance. It further explores the political views of James Fenimore Cooper and how the English Romantics inspired notable American writers like Emerson, Thoreau, and Dickinson. An epilogue highlights the responses of Dickinson and Whitman to the allure of Alfred Lord Tennyson's poetry, showcasing the interconnectedness of these literary figures across the Atlantic.