Poet's Choice: A Poem for Independence Day by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Robert Hass introduces Concord Hymn, Emerson's piece about the start of the American Revolution, as well as exploring other versions of the story.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson - Texts
Searchable, browsable versions of Ralph Waldo Emerson's writings.
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