Transcendental Wild Oats

Transcendental Wild Oats is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Louisa May Alcott. The story is based on Alcott's experiences living in a utopian community called Fruitlands, which was founded by her father and other Transcendentalists in the 1840s. The novel follows the experiences of a family called the Marches, who move to a similar community called ""Fruitlands"" and attempt to live a simple, self-sufficient life based on Transcendentalist principles. However, they quickly realize that their idealistic views clash with the realities of daily life, and they struggle to make ends meet. The novel is a satire of the Transcendentalist movement and the utopian communities that sprang up during that time. Through the March family's experiences, Alcott explores the difficulties of living in a community that prioritizes abstract ideals over practical considerations. The book is both humorous and critical, offering a unique perspective on a fascinating period in American history.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Bronson Alcott's Fruitlands With Transcendental Wild Oats, by Louisa May Alcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766180042.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.