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“Self-Reliance” is an argumentative essay—a work of nonfiction with a strong point of view that advocates for a particular stance. In particular, Emerson argues that American society is becoming too conformist and that people must be willing to learn and practice self-reliance instead of adhering narrowly to the past.
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