Barszcz discusses Emersonian influences which can be found in the early poems of Wallace Stevens, specifically in his collection "Harmonium" published in 1923. While there is limited evidence that Stevens read Emerson, there are distinct verbal borrowings that go beyond mere echoes of Emerson's works. In the poem "Invective Against Swans," Stevens uses the word "Paphian," which refers to the city where Aphrodite emerged from the sea. This word is reminiscent of Emerson's description of sunsets in his essay "Nature." It is likely that Stevens was familiar with this essay, given Emerson's prominence during that time. Another similarity between Stevens and Emerson can be found in Stevens' poem "Anecdote of the Jar," which echoes Emerson's description of American nature as both wild and threatening. Stevens presents a jar as a symbol of order and civilization in the face of the chaotic wilderness. However, both Stevens and Emerson suggest that organizing nature comes at a cost. These examples demonstrate the influence of Emerson on Stevens' poetic style and themes.