About Philip Freneau - Targets and Self-Assessment

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Freneau, a prominent figure in late eighteenth-century American literature, was both celebrated as a revolutionary poet and later overlooked. This seminar paper explores his self-perception, objectives, and the methods he employed to achieve them. It delves into his dual identity as a patriotic journalist and skilled writer, highlighting the complexities of his legacy and the reasons behind his initial acclaim and subsequent obscurity in American poetry.