American Heretic: Theodore Parker and Transcendentalism

Description: American Heretic: Theodore Parker and Transcendentalism Grodzins, Dean Product Overview Theodore Parker (1810-1860) was a powerful preacher who rejected the authority of the Bible and of Jesus, a brilliant scholar who became a popular agitator for the abolition of slavery and for women's rights, and a political theorist who defined democracy as "government of all the people, by all the people, for all the people--words that inspired Abraham Lincoln. Parker had more influence than anyone except Ralph Waldo Emerson in shaping Transcendentalism in America. In American Heretic, Dean Grodzins offers a compelling account of the remarkable first phase of Parker's career, when this complex man--charismatic yet awkward, brave yet insecure--rose from poverty and obscurity to fame and notoriety as a Transcendentalist prophet. Grodzins reveals hitherto hidden facets of Parker's life, including his love for a woman who was not his wife, and presents fresh perspectives on Transcendentalism. Grodzins explores Transcendentalism's religious roots, shows the profound religious and political issues at stake in the "Transcendentalist controversy," and offers new insights into Parker's Transcendentalist colleagues, including Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Bronson Alcott. He traces, too, the intellectual origins of Parker's epochal definition of democracy as government of, by, and for the people. The manuscript of this book was awarded the Allan Nevins Prize by the Society of American Historians. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ The University of North Carolina Press; First Edition (November 25, 2002) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 631 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080782710X Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.12 x 1 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,629,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,944 in American Civil War Biographies (Books) #12,175 in Political Leader Biographies #12,748 in Religious Leader Biographies #2,944 in American Civil War Biographies (Books) #12,175 in Political Leader Biographies #12,748 in Religious Leader Biographies We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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