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Transcendentalism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Literary Kicks 
 Litkicks is an eclectic collection of information on the writers and writings of the Beat Generation (Keroac, Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, William S. Burroughs, Neal Cassady); Transcendentalism (Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Emerson, Whitman); European Bohemianism (Verlaine, Rimbaud, William Blake, Baudelaire); the Summer of Love (Brautigan, Bukowski, Ken Kesey, Terry Southern); and a few uncategorized authors such as Basho, Henry Miller, and Jean Genet. Each literary area has a discussion Board. http://www.litkicks.com/ Topics: Environment, Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated May 28, 2002 Orchard House
Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts, "was the Alcott family's most permanent home (from 1858 to 1877). Louisa May Alcott wrote her classic work, 'Little Women,' here in 1868." This site features a virtual tour of the house, and brief biographical information about Louisa May Alcott, her mother, her three sisters, and her father Amos Bronson Alcott (a transcendental philosopher and teacher). Also includes ideas for planning a birthday party around a "Little Women" theme. http://www.louisamayalcott.org Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Literary Movements and Periods, Museums by Place: United States, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Nov 30, 2004 The Thoreau Reader: The Annotated Works of Henry David Thoreau
Companion to the writings of 19th-century American author and transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, who is known for works such as "Walden" and his essay "Civil Disobedience." Includes a brief introduction to his works, and full text of works with annotations and related essays. Also includes historic and modern photos of Walden Pond in Massachusetts. From an enthusiast in cooperation with the Thoreau Society. http://thoreau.eserver.org/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Feb 13, 2008 The Transcendental Meditation Program (TM)
Transcendental Meditation is a meditation technique "for gaining deep relaxation, eliminating stress, promoting health, increasing creativity and intelligence, and attaining inner happiness and fulfillment." The site includes the complete text of a beginner's book on TM, an annotated bibliography of scienfific research on TM, and background information on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the program. http://www.tm.org/ Topics: Health, Literary Movements and Periods, Medical Treatments & Devices, Religion Last updated Jul 5, 2004 The Web of American Transcendentalism
This course-related site is composed of "papers, texts and notes on them, and links" that explore representative authors and the influence of the Transcendental movement in American Literature. Sections feature authors, texts, roots and influences, ideas and thought, and biographical and critical essays. http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/transcendentalism/ Topics: Environment, Faiths, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Philosophy Last updated Jan 27, 2005 |
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