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Book Synopsis Our Preposterous Use of Literature by : Tracy Scott McMillin
Download or read book Our Preposterous Use of Literature written by Tracy Scott McMillin and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He examines the ways in which Emerson's texts have been read in the United States, the myriad methods by which those texts have been pillaged, picked over, and repackaged - in a word, consumed - by biographers, political apologists, self-help proponents, entrepreneurs, and academicians alike.".
Book Synopsis The Islamic Lineage of American Literary Culture by : Jeffrey Einboden
Download or read book The Islamic Lineage of American Literary Culture written by Jeffrey Einboden and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncovering Islam's little known yet formative impact on U.S. literary culture, this book traces genealogies of Islamic influence that span America's earliest generations, reaching from the Revolution to Reconstruction. Excavating personal appeals to Islam by pioneering national authors-Ezra Stiles, William Bentley, Washington Irving, Lydia Maria Child, Ralph Waldo Emerson-Einboden discovers Muslim discourse woven into the familiar fabric of unpublished letters and sermons, journals and journalism, memoirs and marginalia. The first to unearth multiple manuscripts exhibiting American investment in Middle Eastern languages and literatures, Einboden argues that Islamic precedents helped to prompt and propel creativity in the young Republic, acting as vehicles of artistic reflection, religious contemplation, and political liberation. Intersecting informal engagements and intimate exchanges, Islamic sources are situated in this timely study as catalysts for American authorship and identity, with U.S. writers mirroring the defining struggles of their country's first decades through domestic investment in the Qur'an, Hadith, and Persian Sufi poetry.
Download or read book Essays written by Ralph Waldo Emerson and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1903 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays: Second Series is a series of essays written by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1844, concerning transcendentalism. It is the second volume of Emerson's Essays, the first being Essays: First Series. This book contains: "The Poet" "Experience" "Character" "Manners" "Gifts" "Nature" "Politics" "Nominalist and Realist" "New England Reformers"
Book Synopsis Essays and Addresses by : Phillips Brooks
Download or read book Essays and Addresses written by Phillips Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Intransitive Encounter written by Nan Da and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2018-12-25 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why should the earliest literary encounters between China and the United States—and their critical interpretation—matter now? How can they help us describe cultural exchanges in which nothing substantial is exchanged, at least not in ways that can easily be tracked? All sorts of literary meetings took place between China and the United States in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, involving an unlikely array of figures including canonical Americans such as Washington Irving, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; Chinese writers Qiu Jin and Dong Xun; and Asian American writers like Yung Wing and Edith Eaton. Yet present-day interpretations of these interactions often read too much into their significance or mistake their nature—missing their particularities or limits in the quest to find evidence of cosmopolitanism or transnational hybridity. In Intransitive Encounter, Nan Z. Da carefully re-creates these transpacific interactions, plying literary and social theory to highlight their various expressions of indifference toward synthesis, interpollination, and convergence. Da proposes that interpretation trained on such recessive moments and minimal adjustments can light a path for Sino-U.S. relations going forward—offering neither a geopolitical showdown nor a celebration of hybridity but the possibility of self-contained cross-cultural encounters that do not have to confess to the fact of their having taken place. Intransitive Encounter is an unconventional and theoretically rich reflection on how we ought to interpret global interactions and imaginings that do not fit the patterns proclaimed by contemporary literary studies.
Download or read book The Michigan Alumnus written by and published by UM Libraries. This book was released on 2000 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In volumes1-8: the final number consists of the Commencement annual.
Book Synopsis The Early Lectures of Ralph Waldo Emerson by : Ralph Waldo Emerson
Download or read book The Early Lectures of Ralph Waldo Emerson written by Ralph Waldo Emerson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1972 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In July 1839 Emerson wrote in his journal: "A lecture is a new literature...only then is the orator successful when he is himself agitated & is as much a hearer as any of the assembly. In that office you may & shall...yet see the electricity part from the cloud & shine from one part of heaven to the other." In this final volume of the early lectures we see the mature lecturer, directing himself toward that eloquence to which he aspired and finding a new vocation. With these lectures--ten from the series "Human Life," nine from the series "The Present Age," the "Address to the People of East Lexington," and two surviving lectures from the series "The Times"--Emerson produced virtually all his earned income from 1838-1842. The volume includes a biographical and critical introduction. A comprehensive index has been carefully prepared for the three volumes.
Book Synopsis The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson by : Ralph Waldo Emerson
Download or read book The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson written by Ralph Waldo Emerson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a compilation of essays, speeches, and poetry which exemplify Emerson's transcendentalist beliefs and his unique literary style. Known for his philosophical musings on individualism, nature, and self-reliance, Emerson's writing captures the essence of 19th century American Romanticism. His essays, such as 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature', provide profound insights into the human condition and encourage readers to seek truth and authenticity in their lives. The breadth of genres represented in this collection showcases Emerson's versatility as a writer and thinker, making it a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library. Ralph Waldo Emerson, a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, was inspired by his own experiences, philosophical studies, and close relationship with nature to produce his groundbreaking works. Influenced by the likes of Plato, Goethe, and the Bhagavad Gita, Emerson's writings offer a fresh perspective on spirituality, morality, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. His emphasis on the importance of individual thought and intuition continues to resonate with readers today, making his Collected Works a timeless treasure of American literature. I highly recommend The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson to those interested in delving into the depths of transcendentalist thought and exploring the complexities of human nature. Emerson's eloquent prose and profound ideas will challenge readers to reflect on their own beliefs and values, making this collection a thought-provoking and enriching reading experience.
Book Synopsis Emerson's Ghosts by : Randall Fuller
Download or read book Emerson's Ghosts written by Randall Fuller and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2007-09-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the way influential 20th century critics have understood and deployed Emerson as part of their own larger projects aimed at reconceiving America
Book Synopsis The Monthly magazine by : Monthly literary register
Download or read book The Monthly magazine written by Monthly literary register and published by . This book was released on 1841 with total page 1092 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sharp Eyes by : Charlotte Zoë Walker
Download or read book Sharp Eyes written by Charlotte Zoë Walker and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Burroughs, the genial and tremendously popular author of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, has gained renewed appreciation at the end of the twentieth century. His quiet approach to nature writing—a combination of scientific observation and poetic spirit, has informed generations of readers. This book is a testament to the importance of his work in modern literature. In addition to exploring the historical aspects of Burroughs's life and character, these works illuminate his role as a writer and his relationships with such contemporaries as Whitman, Thoreau, Emerson, and Muir. Frank Bergan discusses Burroughs as environmentalist, Bill McKibben writes on Burroughs and the call of the "not so wild," Daniel Payne expounds on Burroughs's religion of nature, Wendell Berry considers the sacred economy of homesteading, and Ralph Black provides an analysis on Burroughs and the poetics of the nature essay. This book will have special appeal to those interested in nature writing, American literature, and environmental and cultural history of New York State. A section on the history and current use of Burroughs's work in the classroom also makes the book a valuable resource for teachers.
Book Synopsis Emerson for the Twenty-first Century by : Barry Tharaud
Download or read book Emerson for the Twenty-first Century written by Barry Tharaud and published by University of Delaware Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While previous collections of Emerson essays have tended to be a sort of 'stock-taking' or 'retrospective' look at Emerson scholarship, this collection follows a more 'prospective' trajectory for Emerson studies based on the recent increase in global perspectives in nearly all fields of humanistic studies.
Book Synopsis Essays — First Series by : Ralph Waldo Emerson
Download or read book Essays — First Series written by Ralph Waldo Emerson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Essays — First Series" is a series of essays written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, published in 1841, concerning transcendentalism. Waldo was an avowed Transcendentalist, a movement that sprung up in the New England region of the United States in the mid-19th century. Its core belief is in the inherent goodness of people and nature, and while society and its institutions have corrupted the purity of the individual, people are at their best when truly "self-reliant" and independent. Transcendentalists saw divine experience inherent in the everyday, rather than believing in a distant heaven. They viewed physical and spiritual phenomena as part of dynamic processes rather than discrete entities.
Book Synopsis The Book of Nature in Early Modern and Modern History by : Klaas van Berkel
Download or read book The Book of Nature in Early Modern and Modern History written by Klaas van Berkel and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 22-25 May, 2002, the University of Groningen hosted an international conference on 'The Book of Nature. Continuity and change in European and American attitudes towards the natural world'. From Antiquity down to our own time, theologians, philosophers and scientists have often compared nature to a book, which might, under the right circumstances, be read and interpreted in order to come closer to the 'Author' of nature, God. The 'reading' of this book was not regarded as mere idle curiosity, but it was seen as leading to a deeper understanding of God's wisdom and power, and it culturally legitimated and promoted a positive attitude towards nature and its study. A selection of the papers which were delivered at the conference has been edited in two volumes. The first book was published as The Book of Nature in Antiquity and the Middle Ages; this second volume is devoted to the history of that concept after the Middle Ages.
Download or read book Emerson in Context written by Wesley Mott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection explores the many intellectual and social contexts in which Emerson lived, thought and wrote.
Book Synopsis Approaches to Teaching the Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson by : Mark C. Long
Download or read book Approaches to Teaching the Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson written by Mark C. Long and published by Modern Language Association. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leader of the transcendentalist movement and one of the country's first public intellectuals, Ralph Waldo Emerson has been a long-standing presence in American literature courses. Today he is remembered for his essays, but in the nineteenth century he was also known as a poet and orator who engaged with issues such as religion, nature, education, and abolition. This volume presents strategies for placing Emerson in the context of his time, for illuminating his rhetorical techniques, and for tracing his influence into the present day and around the world. Part 1, "Materials," offers guidance for selecting classroom editions and information on Emerson's life, contexts, and reception. Part 2, "Approaches," provides suggestions for teaching Emerson's works in a variety of courses, not only literature but also creative writing, religion, digital humanities, media studies, and environmental studies. The essays in this section address Emerson's most frequently anthologized works, such as Nature and "Self-Reliance," along with other texts including sermons, lectures, journals, and poems.
Book Synopsis The Politics of Fresh Water by : Catherine M. Ashcraft
Download or read book The Politics of Fresh Water written by Catherine M. Ashcraft and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water scarcity is not simply the result of what nature has to offer but always involves power relations and political decisions. This volume discusses the politics of the freshwater crisis, specifically how access to water is determined in different regions and historical periods, how conflict is constructed and managed, and how identity and efforts to control water systems, through development, technologies, and institutions, shape one another. The book analyzes responses to the water crisis as efforts to mitigate water insecurity and as expressions of collective identity that legitimate, resist, or seek to transform existing inequalities. The chapters focus on different processes that contribute to freshwater scarcity, including land use decisions, pollution, privatization, damming, climate change, discrimination, water management institutions and technology. Case studies are included from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.
