Mary Moody Emerson

""Mary Moody Emerson"" is a biography written by George Tolman that explores the life of Mary Moody Emerson, the aunt of renowned writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book delves into Mary's early years, growing up in a strict Puritan household in Massachusetts. Despite the limitations placed on women during this time, Mary was highly educated and deeply interested in philosophy, literature, and politics. She corresponded with many notable figures of the day, including Thomas Carlyle and Margaret Fuller, and was a mentor to her nephew Ralph Waldo Emerson.Throughout the book, Tolman examines Mary's relationship with her family, particularly her brother William, who was a prominent minister in Boston. Mary struggled with her role as a woman in a male-dominated society, and her views often clashed with those of her family members. She was a staunch abolitionist and a supporter of women's rights, and her letters and journals provide a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 19th-century New England.Tolman's biography is well-researched and provides a detailed portrait of Mary Moody Emerson's life and legacy. It sheds light on a remarkable woman who was ahead of her time and whose influence on her nephew and the wider world of literature and philosophy cannot be overstated.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.