Lectures and Biographical Sketches

Lectures and Biographical Sketches is a collection of writings by the renowned American essayist, philosopher, and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book includes a series of lectures that Emerson delivered in the mid-19th century on a variety of topics, including history, literature, and philosophy. The lectures offer insights into Emerson's transcendentalist philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of individualism, self-reliance, and the power of nature.In addition to the lectures, the book also includes biographical sketches of several notable figures, including Michel de Montaigne, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Benjamin Franklin. These sketches offer a glimpse into Emerson's perspective on the lives and accomplishments of these historical figures, and provide further insight into his own philosophical beliefs.Overall, Lectures and Biographical Sketches is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of writings that offers readers a deeper understanding of Emerson's philosophy and his views on the world around him.1884. Emerson was a founder of the Transcendental movement and the founder of a distinctly American philosophy emphasizing optimism, individuality, and mysticism, he was one of the most influential literary figures of the nineteenth century. Lectures And Biographical Sketches were published posthumously. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.