Margaret and Her Friends; or, Ten conversations with Margaret Fuller upon the mythology of the Greeks and its expression in art, held at the house of the Rev. George Ripley, Bedford Place, Boston, beginning March 1, 1841
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
30.04.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
66
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,4 cm
Gewicht
111 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7412-747-6
On a winter's evening in Boston, as lamplight flickers against frost-laced windows, a circle of minds gathers at Bedford Place, their voices weaving through the hush with questions as old as myth itself. Here, the intellectual ferment of nineteenth century philosophy comes alive in spirited dialogues, where the mysteries of Greek mythology in art are unravelled and reimagined. The atmosphere brims with both the intimacy of salon culture and the urgency of ideas that shaped the transcendentalist movement, as conversations unfold around the figure of Margaret Fuller-her presence both catalyst and confidante in the search for meaning within ancient stories and their artistic echoes. This work invites readers into ten searching conversations, each a window onto the ways classical mythology shaped not only aesthetic sensibilities but also the philosophical outlook of an era. Beneath the surface of myth, these dialogues probe the tensions between beauty and truth, the roles of women in literature and culture, and the enduring power of Greek myths interpretation to illuminate the human condition. The book's setting-rooted in the heart of Boston intellectual history-offers a rare glimpse into the minds that helped define American transcendentalism, making each exchange both a historical document and a living exploration of art and mythology. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those drawn to philosophical dialogues, the interplay of art and mythology, or the legacy of women's voices in shaping literary and cultural discourse, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring fascination and relevance of classical mythology discussion in every age.
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