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American Transcendentalism

November 16, 2007

Philip F. Gura professor, American literature and culture, UNC Chapel Hill

Philip F. Gura traces the intellectual genealogy of America's first group of public intellectuals, who profoundly shaped 19th century American literature and social reform. Gura tells the fascinating story of a multifaceted and conflicted movement.

Topics: History | Literature & Philosophy

Tags: American philosophy | Authors | being | thought | Profiles | Philosophy | Spirituality & Religion

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American Transcendentalism: A History

Author: Philip F. Gura

Publisher: Hill and Wang (2008)

Binding: Paperback, 384 pages

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