Over all, rocks, wood, and water, brooded the spirit of repose, and the silent energy of nature stirred the soul to its inmost depths.

Thomas Cole

Essay on American Scenery

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Power of nature Nature

Author

Thomas Cole

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Essay on American Scenery

Genre

Nature writing

Language

English

Time

1836 1830s 19th century

Occupation

Painter Artist

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Cole, Thomas. "Essay on American Scenery." American Monthly Magazine, 1 Jan. 1836.

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