The Life And Writings Of Theodore Parker

By Albert Réville

Book Overview

The Life and Writings of Theodore Parker is a book written by Albert Reville that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of Theodore Parker, an American transcendentalist and social reformer. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Parker's life, from his early years in Lexington, Massachusetts, to his education at Harvard Divinity School and his career as a Unitarian minister. The second part of the book focuses on Parker's writings, including his sermons, essays, and speeches, which were heavily influenced by his commitment to social justice and his belief in the inherent goodness of humanity. The book also examines Parker's impact on American culture, particularly his influence on the abolitionist movement and his role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the mid-19th century. Overall, The Life and Writings of Theodore Parker offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of America's most influential thinkers and activists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163598852
• ISBN13: 9781163598856
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"