Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Similarities

I found it interesting that many of our selected poets had a great deal in common. Many attended Harvard College with the intent to practice law. However, for what ever reason they discovered a great love for poetry and literature. Another similarity was that several poets also attended school to become preachers, yet their love of writing deterred them from that path. I guess during this time period a person was somewhat limited as to his occupational path. Either they attended school and were educated, or they learned a trade to provide for their family. Wondered if anyone noticed any other similarities?
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  1. AnnetteMay 16, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Good insight. I also noticed the inclination for becoming preachers. Is that a reflection of the importance of religion to people in that day?

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  2. nancystewartMay 31, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I saw the similarities mentioned too. In addition it seemed to me that many had a lot of the same religious ideas on how to live and even on tying nature into religion.

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