Aspects of American Romanticism in Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Focusing on the characteristics of American Romanticism, this seminar paper analyzes the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. It delves into Poe's "Ligeia" and "Morella," alongside Hawthorne's "The Birthmark" and "The Artist of the Beautiful," highlighting the thematic and stylistic elements that define this literary movement. Through critical examination, the paper explores how these works reflect the ideals and complexities of American Romanticism.