Concord Hymn, Transcendental Poetry In America. Emerson The Poet.
Concord Hymn
Concord Hymn, written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, tells a story of the American Revolution and those it affected, in the form of a lyrical poem. Originally a song performed on Independence Day in 1837, Concord Hymn glorified the fallen, and honored the new country.
The Revolutionary War is arguably THE most important war America has faced, noting that without a victory, the nation could quite possibly be under British control.
That idea might be a little far-fetched, but what idea is not, however, is how Ralph Waldo Emerson saw the dedication. He [Emerson] shares his transcendental views, and his emotional connection to the war. Through the simple words he uses to express complicated emotion in his hymn, it’s both the epitome of Transcendentalism and Patriotism.
The day of April 19, 1775 is what Emerson referred to as, “the shot heard round the world”, and it is fired on the bridge of Concord. This shot marks the start to the Revolution.
Emerson states how the bridge looks; he mentions the breeze that blows, and the modest farmers fighting for their…
