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Burke’s work is believed to have had a profound effect on the development of Gothic literature. Consider Burke’s discussion of the sublime in “A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful” and develop a thesis to show how “The Ruins of the Abbey of Fitz-Martin” explores various sources of the sublime.

Essay Assignment #1
Length: 750 words (3-4 pages, typed, double spaced, 12 pt font)
Assignment:
Burke’s work is believed to have had a profound effect on the development of Gothic
literature. Consider Burke’s discussion of the sublime in A Philosophical Enquiry into
the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful and develop a thesis to show how
The Ruins of the Abbey of Fitz-Martin explores various sources of the sublime.
Please note that simply stating that both texts feature sublime elements will not satisfy
this assignment, as this is an obvious observation. Instead, you must analyze how and
why the sublime is employed, and discuss its use.
Remember that you must formulate a clear thesis, and that this thesis must provide
interpretation and analysis, not summary.
See the evaluation rubric.