The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, March 1844 : Volume 23, Number 3

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Clark, Lewis Gaylord, 1808-1873

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, March 1844" by Various is a collection of essays, poetry, and articles written in the mid-19th century. The magazine captures various topics of interest and cultural commentary relevant to its time, with one notable piece exploring the philosophical concept of Transcendentalism. It provides insights into the thoughts and perspectives of that era while showcasing the literary flair of the contributors involved. At the start of the magazine, the discussion centers on defining Transcendentalism through a dialogue between a narrator and a friend. The friend expresses disdain for the term without fully understanding its meaning, leading to an exploration of its concepts through references to notable thinkers like Carlyle and Emerson. The opening portion critiques the tendency of writers to satirize the philosophy while emphasizing that even critics may embody its principles unknowingly. This lively examination sets an intellectual tone, inviting readers into a deeper contemplation of spirituality, morality, and reason within the broader framework of 19th-century American thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-01-25