John Sullivan Dwight (1813-93) was, for much of the nineteenth century, America's leading music critic. Born into a musical family and educated at several premier Boston schools, he fell under the spell of New England Transcendentalism and befriended Ralph Waldo Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Margaret Fuller, George Ripley, and others of a similarly progressive mindset. Dwight resided at the socialist/utopian community of Brook Farm where he learned the art of journalism and wrote on m...

In the tranquil realm of "Rest," John Sullivan Dwight invites us on a profound journey of introspection and renewal. This literary masterpiece, penned in the 19th century, transcends time to offer solace and guidance in our modern world. Dwight's eloquent prose explores the transformative power of rest, revealing its essential role in fostering creativity, restoring balance, and nurturing the soul. Through a tapestry of personal anecdotes, philosophical insights, and poetic musings, "Rest"...