William henry channing symphony

It's been reported that "My Symphony" may have been actually written by his cousin William Henry Channing, a minister, for a sermon. Their Uncle William Ellery Channing was one of the most influential ministers of his time. His sphere included the first several founding fathers and our first supreme court justice. His sermons and personal integrity inspired, the Transcendentalist movement.

Submitted by JokerGem on September 13, Not to be confused with his namesake uncle, Channing was a Transcendentalist poet born in Boston MA in Some speculation identifies him as the "Poet" of Thoreau's Walden; the two were frequent walking companions. During much of his time he had no fixed occupation, though for a while, in , he was one of the editors of the New Bedford Mercury.

William ellery channing my symphony

In all his wanderings and residences his artist eye was constantly seeking out the finest landscapes, and his sauntering habit was to take his friends and introduce them to scenery they could hardly have found for themselves. He died December 23, in Concord Massachusetts. Follow 1 fan. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.

My symphony meaning

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