The most popular programs for the Emerson, Ralph Waldo Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=43 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 13:09:35 GMT Guests discussed the history of the Early Republic, the transcendental movement, and American intellectual history through the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Emerson pioneered the transcendental movement with his essay [Nature]. Thoreau wrote [Walden] and several other works. The program was telecast from Walden Pond and featured area sites such as the Emerson house, the Concord Museum, and the original site of Thoreau's cabin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164015-1 Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT Professor Richardson talked about his book, [Emerson: The Mind on Fire], published by the University of California Press. It focuses on the life of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the famous mid-19th century author. He also talked about the cluster of famous authors active in Concord, Massachusetts with Emerson, including Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Emerson is considered to be a force in the formation of the early American republic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66144-1 Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stollar discussed the life and legacy of Ralph Waldo Emerson, including background, family, character, education, influences and experience. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164210-1 Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT The curator talked about the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau and showed manuscripts of some of their writings and letters. The Huntington Library houses a collection of rare books and manuscripts on British and American history and literature. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164211-1 Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Wilson described the collections of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau materials held by the library. Emerson was the keynote speaker at the dedication of the library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164090-1 Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Mongan talked about Ralph Waldo Emerson and the history of Emerson House. A scene of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery where Emerson is buried was also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164105-1 Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Waldo Emerson composed his essay on nature in the house called "The Old Manse." It was the family home, and Emerson moved in with his father, who lived there, after his first wife died. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164086-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164086-1 Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT