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Mary Moody Emerson And The Origins Of Transcendentalism: A Family History
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Mary Moody Emerson Has Long Been A New England Legend, The Eccentric Calvinist Aunt Of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Wearing A Deathshroud As Her Daily Garment. This Exciting New Study, Based On The First Reading Of All Her Known Letters And Diaries, Reveals A Complex Human Voice And Powerful Forerunner Of American Transcendentalism. From The Years Of Her Famous Nephew'S Infancy, In Both Private And Published Writings, She Celebrated Independence, Solitude In Nature, And Inward Communion With God.Mary Moody Emerson Inherited Both Resources And Constraints From Her Family, A Lineage Of Massachusetts Ministers Who Had Earlier Practiced Spiritual Awakening And Political Resistance Against England. Cole Discovers A Previously Unexamined Emerson Tradition Of Fervent Piety In The Ancestors' Own Writing And Mary'S Preservation Of Their Memory. She Also Examines The Position Of A Woman In This Patriarchal Family. Barred From The Pulpit And University By Her Sex, She Also Refused Marriage To Become A Reader, Writer, And Religious Seeker.Cole'S Biography Explores This Reading And Writing As Both A Woman'S Vocation And A Gift To Ralph Waldo Emerson. Helping To Raise Her Nephews After Their Father'S Death, Mary Moody Emerson Urged Waldo The College Student To Seek Solitude In Nature And Become A Divine Poet. Cole'S Pioneering Study, Tracing Crucial Lines Of Influence From Mary Emerson'S Heretofore Unknown Texts To Her Nephew'S Major Works, Establishes A Fresh And Vital Source For A Central American Literary Tradition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mary Moody Emerson and the Origins of Transcendentalism'? A: The main theme of the book explores the life and influence of Mary Moody Emerson, particularly her role as a precursor to American Transcendentalism and her impact on her nephew, Ralph Waldo Emerson.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Phyllis Cole, who provides a detailed study of Mary Moody Emerson's life through her letters and diaries.
- Q: What unique insights does this book provide about Mary Moody Emerson? A: The book offers a complex view of Mary Moody Emerson as a woman who navigated the constraints of her time, emphasizing her intellectual contributions and spiritual journey.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 384 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 14, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Transcendentalism? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers new to Transcendentalism as it provides foundational insights into the movement through the lens of Mary Moody Emerson's life.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or photographs included in the book.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to learn about Mary Moody Emerson's influence on American literature, her personal struggles, and her philosophical contributions to Transcendentalism.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.