num_pages: 48
description: Transcendental Wild Oats is a satirical novel written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of the famous novel Little Women. The book is based on Alcott's own experiences living in a utopian community called Fruitlands, which was founded by her father and other Transcendentalists in the 1840s. The novel follows the story of a fictional family, the Moodys, who decide to join a utopian community called ""Fruitlands"" in the hopes of living a simple and perfect life. The community is led by a charismatic but impractical leader named Mr. Fruitlands, who imposes strict rules on the members, including a vegetarian diet and a ban on modern conveniences such as electricity and warm clothing. As the Moodys struggle to adapt to the harsh living conditions and the eccentric beliefs of the community, they begin to question the wisdom of their decision to join Fruitlands. The novel satirizes the idealistic and often naive beliefs of the Transcendentalists, and highlights the challenges and contradictions inherent in attempting to create a perfect society.Overall, Transcendental Wild Oats is a witty and insightful commentary on the utopian movements of the 19th century, as well as a humorous and engaging work of fiction.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE 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.
language: English
title: Transcendental Wild Oats
titlecomplete: Transcendental Wild Oats
genres: Classics, Nature, Philosophy, Fiction, Short Stories, Humor, School, Literature, 19th Century, American
ratings_count: 523
publisher: Kessinger Publishing