Emerson's Essay On Compensation (1906)

Emerson's Essay On Compensation, first published in 1906, is a collection of essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson that explores the concept of compensation. Emerson argues that everything in life is balanced by an equal and opposite reaction, and that this balance is essential to the natural order of the universe. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the nature of justice and the role of the individual in society, to the power of love and the importance of self-reliance. Throughout the book, Emerson draws on his extensive knowledge of philosophy, literature, and history to support his arguments, and his writing is characterized by its clarity, elegance, and depth of insight. This classic work of American literature continues to be widely read and studied today, and is an essential text for anyone interested in the philosophy of life and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.