Ralph Emerson, Junior

Emerson, Junior: Life And Letters is a biographical book written by Ralph Waldo Emerson about his son, who passed away at the age of five. The book is a collection of letters written by Ralph Emerson, Junior, and his parents, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Lidian Emerson. The letters provide a glimpse into the life of the Emerson family during the mid-19th century and offer a touching portrait of a young child who was dearly loved by his parents. The book is divided into three sections, each containing letters from a different period in Ralph Emerson, Junior's life. The first section covers his early years, from his birth in 1839 to his third birthday in 1842. The second section covers his fourth and fifth years, during which time he became seriously ill and ultimately passed away. The final section contains letters written by Ralph Waldo Emerson after his son's death, reflecting on his grief and the impact his son had on his life. The book is a moving tribute to a young life cut short and a testament to the enduring love of a father for his son.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.