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This article explores the paradoxical relationship between romanticism and anti-romanticism in the work of Edward Sapir. It argues that Sapir, while deeply influenced by romantic ideals, simultaneously critiqued the excesses of American individualism, which he saw as a distorted manifestation of romanticism. Sapir's anthropological perspective allowed him to recognize the cultural construction of selfhood and to advocate for a more integrated and balanced approach to individual and social life. He believed that genuine individuality could only flourish within a supportive and meaningful cultural context, a view that challenged the prevailing emphasis on self-reliance and autonomy in American culture. The article examines Sapir's writings on language, culture, and personality to illuminate his complex and nuanced understanding of the interplay between individual and society.

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