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How did writers such as Edgar Allen Poe,Nathaniel Hawthorne,and Herman Melville dissent from some of the prevailing currents of nineteenth century American life? Did their relative isolation and critical perspective help or hinder their literary art?


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Motives

The psychological entities that drive us to behave in ways that will help us meet our goals.

Self-Esteem

A person's subjective emotional judgement regarding their self-value.

Confidence

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; self-assurance.

Approach Motivation

A psychological construct referring to an individual's predisposition to move towards, or seek out, positive outcomes or rewards.

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