The Periodicals of American Transcendentalism by Clarence L. F. Gohdes is a comprehensive exploration of the literary and philosophical movement known as Transcendentalism, as it was expressed through the periodicals of the time. The book provides a detailed analysis of the major Transcendentalist publications of the mid-19th century, including The Dial, The Atlantic Monthly, and The North American Review, among others.Gohdes examines the key themes and ideas that were central to Transcendentalism, such as the belief in the inherent goodness of humanity, the importance of individualism and self-reliance, and the rejection of traditional religious and social institutions. He also delves into the literary techniques and styles that were employed by Transcendentalist writers, including the use of symbolism, allegory, and metaphor.The book is organized chronologically, tracing the development of Transcendentalism from its roots in the early 19th century to its decline in the late 1800s. Along the way, Gohdes provides biographical information about the major figures of the movement, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller.Overall, The Periodicals of American Transcendentalism offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most important literary and philosophical movements in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature, philosophy, or culture.1931. The present volume undertakes a study of the periodicals which were conducted or controlled by people who were known in their day as transcendentalists. This book does not presume to be a general treatise on transcendentalism, and it takes for granted a knowledge of such investigations as have been made by O.B. Frothingham and H.C. Goddard. Contents: Western messenger and the dial; Orestes A. Brownson and the Boston Quarterly Review; the present; the harbinger; the spirit of the age; Elizabeth Peabody; Massachusetts Quarterly Review; the dial; the radical; two uncollected Emerson items.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
