This biography of George Ripley, published in the late 19th century, provides a detailed account of the life and work of one of America's most influential intellectuals. A key figure in the Transcendentalist movement, Ripley was a writer, philosopher, and social reformer who devoted his life to exploring the boundaries of human knowledge. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Ripley's own letters and journals, this book provides a fascinating portrait of a complex and multifaceted thinker.

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