"At Home and Abroad; Or, Things and Thoughts in America and Europe" by Margaret Fuller Ossoli invites readers on a journey through 19th-century America and Europe, seen through the insightful eyes of a passionate traveler. The book organizes a rich tapestry of observations and contemplations from Fuller's travels, particularly focusing on freedom and the individual spirit during a changing time in America. The story starts by considering different ways people approach travel, distinguishing between those who merely look and those who truly seek understanding, and shifts into the majestic natural world in the thundering spectacle of Niagara Falls, where she considers the relationship between nature's grandeur and human aspirations. Readers will be captivated by Fuller's beautiful writing as it weaves together personal stories with deeper reflections, encouraging a richer understanding of both the natural world and the meaning of human experiences.
At Home and Abroad; Or, Things and Thoughts in America and Europe
By Margaret Fuller
Embark on a transformative journey through 19th-century America and Europe, where insightful observations about freedom, nature, and human aspirations await.
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About the AuthorSarah Margaret Fuller, sometimes referred to as Margaret Fuller Ossoli, was an American journalist, editor, critic, translator, and women's rights advocate associated with the American transcendentalism movement. She was the first American female war correspondent and full-time book reviewer in journalism. Her book Woman in the Nineteenth Century is considered the first major feminist work in the United States.
Sarah Margaret Fuller, sometimes referred to as Margaret Fuller Ossoli, was an American journalist, editor, critic, translator, and women's rights advocate associated with the American transcendentalism movement. She was the first American female war correspondent and full-time book reviewer in journalism. Her book Woman in the Nineteenth Century is considered the first major feminist work in the United States.
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