| Author |
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 |
| Editor |
Turpin, Edna Henry Lee, 1867-1952 |
| Title |
Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The American scholar -- Compensation -- Self-reliance -- Friendship -- Heroism -- Manners -- Gifts -- Nature -- Shakespeare; or, The poet -- Prudence -- Circles -- Notes.
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| Credits |
Curtis A. Weyant, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Essays" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of philosophical reflections and lectures written in the mid-19th century. The essays explore profound themes such as individualism, self-reliance, and the relationship between humanity and nature. Emerson's work is foundational to American transcendentalism and invites readers to consider the interconnectedness of life, thought, and the natural world. The opening of this collection provides substantial background on Emerson's life and influences, illustrating his growth from a reserved schoolboy to a prominent philosopher and public speaker. It outlines his educational journey, his brief tenure in the ministry, and his shift toward authorship and lectures after expressing ideas that challenged conventional religious thought. The narrative emphasizes Emerson's belief in the "American Scholar," a figure representing intellectual independence, responsible engagement with social issues, and a harmonious connection with nature, setting the stage for the significant philosophical themes found throughout the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16643 |
| Release Date |
Sep 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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