A Season in Utopia: The Story of Brook Farm

""A Season In Utopia: The Story Of Brook Farm"" by Edith Roelker Curtis is a non-fiction book that chronicles the history of Brook Farm, a utopian community that was established in West Roxbury, Massachusetts in the mid-19th century. The book explores the motivations behind the creation of the community, the daily life of its members, and the challenges they faced in trying to create a perfect society. The author also delves into the philosophical and social ideologies that inspired the founders of Brook Farm, including transcendentalism and socialism. The book includes details about notable members of the community, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Margaret Fuller, and their contributions to the community. The author draws on primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other documents, to provide a detailed and engaging account of this unique experiment in communal living. Overall, ""A Season In Utopia"" provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter in American history and the ideals that drove a group of individuals to pursue a utopian vision.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.