Thomas Paine’s “the Liberty Tree”: a Poetic Manifestation of Revolutionary Liberty
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper researched Thomas Paine’s poem “The Liberty Tree” as a poetic manifestation of revolutionary liberty during the American Revolution. The main themes were explored: themes of liberty, unity, and resistance, framed within the political philosophy of natural rights and governance, drawing on John Locke’s and Thomas Paine’s ideas. This paper analyzed the poem’s symbolic use of the Liberty Tree as a unifying emblem of freedom, reflecting the era’s revolutionary spirit. Its role was considered in mobilizing public sentiment, alongside its influence on democratic movements, highlighting its broader cultural and ideological impact on American identity.
Source: ГРААЛЬ НАУКИ
Author: Mykhailo Pylynskyi
Institution: Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409913494