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A Journey Into the Transcendentalists' New England

by R. Todd Felton
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This lavishly illustrated volume examines the major figures of the Transcendentalist movement and explores the places that inspired them. Beginning with Transcendentalism's birth in Boston and Cambridge, the book charts the development of a movement that revolutionized American ideas about the artistic, spiritual, and natural worlds. At the same time, it creates a vivid sense of New England in the nineteenth century, from its idyllic countryside and sleepy towns to its bustling ports and burgeoning cities. The book is divided geographically into chapters, each focusing on a town or village famous for its relationship to one or more of the Transcendentalists.

  • Creators

  • Series

    ArtPlace

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 17, 2009

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9780982341018

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      • ISBN: 9780982341018
      • File size: 42753 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 1, 2006
      The third title in the -ArtPlace - series (after "A Journey into Dorothy Parker -s New York" and" A Journey into Steinbeck -s California") continues the publisher -s mission to incorporate biography, art, and history into travel guides. This well-researched volume opens with an overview of Transcendentalism and introduces the major figures of the movement and their writings. As Transcendentalism was inextricably tied to its place of origin -New England -the major centers of the movement are also discussed. The remainder of the book consists of chapters devoted to cities such as Boston, Cambridge, and Concord; each chapter contains a wealth of historical information accompanied by archival photographs. Sidebars help the reader further understand the significance of the movement, and maps sprinkled throughout identify the present-day locations of historical sites referenced in the text. The unique subject matter -New England plus Transcendentalism and its followers -will appeal to a wide audience. Some travelers might carry this volume along while sightseeing; others may wish to use it for travel research. Armchair travelers and even those without much wanderlust will want to read this for pure pleasure. Highly recommended." -Rita Simmons, Sterling Heights P.L., MI"

      Copyright 2006 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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