The seat of transcendentalism Concord, Massachusetts -- What is transcendentalism? -- American thinkers flourish -- Transcendentalism beings in Boston 1832 -- Walden Pond Thoreau's experiment -- Walden's universal appeal -- Margaret Fuller feminist, author, writer, teacher -- The transcendentalist legacy.
Summary:
The ideas and ideals of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller continue to shape the discourse of literature, philosophy, and religion in America. This program traces the origins and defines the concept of Transcendentalism; spotlights key landmarks in and around Concord, where the Transcendental movement got its start; and profiles Emerson, Thoreau, and Fuller in depth. (38960-K)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)232567740
Locations:
PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.