Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of the famous American philosopher and essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into different aspects of Emerson's life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and philosophical beliefs.Holmes begins by tracing Emerson's early years, describing his family background, education, and early literary influences. He then goes on to explore Emerson's intellectual development, discussing his early interest in transcendentalism and his later contributions to American literature and philosophy. Along the way, Holmes provides numerous insights into Emerson's personality, including his deep spirituality, his commitment to individualism, and his unwavering belief in the power of the human mind.Throughout the book, Holmes also examines the cultural and historical context in which Emerson lived and worked, highlighting the many social and political issues that shaped his worldview. He discusses Emerson's views on slavery, women's rights, and other important topics of the day, and shows how these beliefs influenced his writing and his role as a public intellectual.Overall, Ralph Waldo Emerson is a rich and engaging portrait of one of America's most important thinkers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature, philosophy, and culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a true American icon.1885. This book is one of the American Men of Letters series. Emerson delineates himself so perfectly in his various writings that the careful reader sees his nature just as it was in all its essentials, and has little more to learn than those human accidents which individualize him in space and time. About all these accidents we have a natural and pardonable curiosity. We wish to know of what race he came, what were the conditions in which he was born, what educational and social influences helped to mold his character, and what new elements nature added to make him Ralph Waldo Emerson.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.