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a short introduction to the life and work of Philip Freneau
Updated on Aug 16, 13
Created on Jul 31, 09
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Begin your investigation of Freneau with this page from Prof. Paul Reuben and the excellently researched biography that was written by one of Reuben's students.
Read "To Sir Toby". Consider how the ideas and descriptions in the poem relate to Enlightenment thought. Also, refer back to the poetry terms we have studied earlier to see which ones apply to Freneau's work.
Read this copy of Freneau's "On a Honey Bee". This is my favorite 18th century American poem. I know the fact that I have a favorite 18th century American poem makes me a hopeless geek, but humor me.
After reading the poem, and thinking about why it might be my favorite, go to the next spot on the list for discussion of the poem.
After having read "On a Honey Bee," read this brief discussion of its possible symbolism and meaning (This site maintained by the Society of Early Americanists and Minnesota State University- Moorehead).
Continue to the next spot on the list.
The reference in the title it to Thomas Paine's work by the same name.
How do the ideas in this poem compare to the writings of Paine that we have read? Where do you concepts of Enlightenment thought here?
This is the end of the Freneau list.
5 items | 26 visits
a short introduction to the life and work of Philip Freneau
Updated on Aug 16, 13
Created on Jul 31, 09
Category: Entertainment & Arts
URL: