Buell, Lawrence

American Transcendentalists: Essential Writings

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ISBN 13:
9780812975093
author:
Buell, Lawrence
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Modern Library Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
608
Dimensions:
132 mm X 202 mm
Genre:
Philosophy & psychology
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£16.69

Description

Explore the radical ideas and writings of America's first major intellectual movement, Transcendentalism. This comprehensive anthology brings together the essential works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, and their fellow visionaries.

Edited by Lawrence Buell, this collection offers a unique insight into the movement's impact on American thought and culture, from its influence on literature and philosophy to its role in shaping social reform and religious thought. With contributions from notable writers such as Charles Dickens, Henry James, Walt Whitman, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, this remarkable volume provides a rich and diverse perspective on the Transcendentalist movement.

First published in 2006, this collection continues to reverberate with its influence on contemporary thought and culture. A must-have for anyone interested in American intellectual history, philosophy, or literature, this anthology is a valuable resource for scholars and readers alike.

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