Author

George W. Burnap

George W. Burnap is documented in Fuller’s published essays (1845). 2 distinct works are named, all in Miscellaneous Writings by George W. Burnap . . ., and the most intensive engagement recorded is “analyzed”.

Engagement
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Essays
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1845
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Reprints, Memoirs passages, and repeat notes within a single manuscript are shown but never counted twice. Evidence for this author is selective, not exhaustive. Methodology →

In Fuller’s words

“The writings of Mr. Burnap have been much read and exercised a very considerable influence, but it has not happened to ourselves to peruse one of his volumes before this.”
Miscellaneous Writings · Miscellaneous Writings by George W. Burnap . . . · 1845

When Fuller engaged with George W. Burnap

I. Childhood
II. Adolescence
III. Self-Directed
IV. Transcendentalist
V. New York2records
VI. Europe
✦. Memoirs (1852)
1810
1820
1832
1836
1844
1846
1850

This page brings together documented engagements currently identified within the Fuller Reading Worlds catalog.

Burnap in Fuller’s reading world

Documentary evidence

Selected passages from Fuller’s own writings, in chronological order.

1845—

Miscellaneous Writings by George W. Burnap . . .

“Miscellaneous Writings by George W. Burnap . . .”
analyzed · quoted · read3 selected passages
“The writings of Mr. Burnap have been much read and exercised a very considerable influence, but it has not happened to ourselves to peruse one of his volumes before this.”
“It may seem to some a violation of good taste, to mingle, in the same volume, things sacred and secular, thus apparently putting them upon the same level.”
“MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS, By GEORGE W. BURNAP, Author of Lectures to Young Men, Lectures on the Sphere and Duties of Women, &c. &c. collected and revised by the author.”

Fuller, Margaret. "Miscellaneous Writings by George W. Burnap . . ." New-York Daily Tribune, 21 November 1845.