Sensibility and the American Revolution

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The book explores the cultural movement of sensibility that emerged after American independence, emphasizing its role in shaping individual identity and national cohesion. It highlights how this movement celebrated empathy and emotional awareness, offering a path for personal transformation and collective unity. By examining "the sentimental project," the author illustrates how a new understanding of self contributed to the formation of a unique citizenry and a novel political framework, fostering both independence and social interdependence in the fledgling nation.