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The Sphinx
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Refer to Emerson's "The Sphinx"


Greek Sphinx
 
Sphinx: Greek tomb bas relief

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Feet of a punch bowl designed by Baldwin Gardiner. Made in 1829. Egyptian influences were somewhat common in American art and literature of this time.

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The Sphinx "broods on the world, " and says "Who telleth one of my meanings,/Is master of all I am."

What do you think the Sphinx symbolizes in Emerson's poem and why?

 
 
  American Literature Survey I: Ron Tranquilla
 
   
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