| Author |
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 |
| Title |
Letters and social aims
|
| Original Publication |
Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1875.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
|
| Contents |
Poetry and imagination -- Social aims -- Eloquence -- Resources -- The comic -- Quotation and originality -- Progress of culture -- Persian poetry -- Inspiration -- Greatness -- Immortality.
|
| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman, Laura Natal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
|
| Summary |
"Letters and Social Aims" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes surrounding the role of eloquence, poetry, imagination, and social interaction in shaping human experience and cultural norms. Emerson, a key figure in the transcendentalist movement, addresses the intersection of individual thought and societal influence. At the start of this collection, Emerson introduces the intricate relationship between matter and imagination, emphasizing the role of poetry and thoughtful perception in understanding the world. He reflects on how the essence of life is often expressed through symbols and metaphors found in nature, suggesting that these connections are crucial for both personal and communal understanding. The opening also touches upon the significance of manners and their impact on social interactions, establishing a foundational appreciation for the role of eloquence and refined behavior in human connections. Through these insights, Emerson sets the stage for deeper explorations of social aims and the transformative power of art and communication throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
|
| Subject |
American essays -- 19th century
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71393 |
| Release Date |
Aug 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
