Review of 'The American transcendentalists' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Fantastic introduction and survey of transcendentalism. Buell's introductions are more than summaries of the various sections, but thoughtful and historical snapshots of the times. This book covers the multifaceted aspects of the transcendentalists, from their take on religion, their own spiritual practices, their attempts at social change, their social activism, and their poetry. This book's a keeper.