Brook Farm (Classic Reprint): Historic and Personal Memoirs - Couverture souple

Codman, John Thomas Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440095582 ISBN 13 : 9781440095580

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book offers a unique and intimate look at the Brook Farm experiment, a utopian community founded in 1841 by a group of New England intellectuals. The author, a young man at the time, chronicles the daily life of the community, from its early days of idealistic fervor to its later struggles with financial hardship and organizational challenges. The book provides a detailed account of the community's transition from a purely transcendentalist approach to a more practical, industrial model inspired by the ideas of Charles Fourier, a French philosopher. Readers will gain insight into the social and intellectual climate of the era, with its burgeoning interest in social reform and the rise of utopian communities. The book explores themes of communal living, individual freedom, the role of labor, and the search for a more just and equitable society. The author's vivid descriptions and personal reflections offer a compelling portrait of this fascinating experiment in social engineering, demonstrating the complexities and contradictions inherent in attempts to create an ideal society. This book provides a valuable historical perspective on the utopian movements of the 19th century and the ongoing quest for a better world.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

There were two distinct phases in the Associated life at Brook Farm. The first was inaugurated by the pioneers, who introduced a school, and combined it with farm and household labors. The second phase began with an attempt to introduce methods of social science and to add mechanical and other industries to those already commenced. These different phases have been called the Transcendental and the Industrial periods.
'...reaching was good, but more than preaching was wanted--the Christian life; could it not be commenced? Could they not educate the young in practical duties as well as in books, and by their own good example so surround them that the interior life could be awakened--the soul's inward goodness and the power to discern the true destiny of man?
Encouraged by the sympathy of his wife, sister and a few earnest spirits, Mr. Ripley started on his project. He was in his fortieth year. He was neither too young nor too old. A few years of life he could possibly spare for the experiment. He would then be only in his prime. He had no children to embarrass his movements. He could give all his strength of body and mind to it. He loved the country life. It was to be the fulfilling of what he had preached so long and what is, alas, still preached to-day with not much attempt to realize it--the Christian life. People would laugh at him! I doubt if that gave him one disturbing thought. It was right; as it was...'

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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440095582
• ISBN 13: 9781440095580
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 367
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