jan 1, 1841 - 1841 George Ripley "Brook Farm"

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"Brook Farm" was active during 1841-1847 a Unitarian minister and it attracted many intellectuals and writers of this time. The literary context was significant as it served as a gathering place for many Transcenztalist thinkers. The community aimed to create a utopian society based on principle and equality, cooperation, and intellectual pursuits. The historical context emerged during a period of social and economic change in America. It was a response to the industrialization and materialism of the time which offered an alternative vision of communal living and spirtiual exploration.

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