"I call Napoleon the agent or attorney of the middle class of modern society; of the throng who fill the markets, shops, counting-houses, manufactories, ships, of the modern world, aiming to be rich." -Ralph Waldo Emerson, Representative Men Napoleon, Man of the World (1850) is one of a series of addresses Ralph Waldo Emerson gave on the leaders who most influenced his work and whose biographies eventually became the content of a collection entitled Representative Men (also available from Cosimo Classics). What Emerson extolled was Bonaparte's appreciation of the common man and the values of…mehr
"I call Napoleon the agent or attorney of the middle class of modern society; of the throng who fill the markets, shops, counting-houses, manufactories, ships, of the modern world, aiming to be rich." -Ralph Waldo Emerson, Representative Men Napoleon, Man of the World (1850) is one of a series of addresses Ralph Waldo Emerson gave on the leaders who most influenced his work and whose biographies eventually became the content of a collection entitled Representative Men (also available from Cosimo Classics). What Emerson extolled was Bonaparte's appreciation of the common man and the values of contemplation and individualism, not the military or political prowess for which other writers praised him.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ralph Waldo Emerson was a prominent 19th-century American essayist, philosopher, and poet. He was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, which emphasized self-reliance, individuality, and a deep connection to nature. Emerson's influential works inspired a generation to pursue personal authenticity and reject societal conformity.Born in 1803 in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson came from a family of ministers and attended Harvard University. Initially, he followed a path in ministry but left due to personal doubts and a desire for intellectual independence. This shift led him to focus on writing, where he explored philosophy and human spirituality.Emerson's legacy lies in his profound influence on American thought and literature, inspiring figures such as Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. His essays, particularly Self-Reliance and Nature, challenged readers to look within for truth and purpose. Emerson's work remains a foundation of American intellectual history, embodying ideals of self-expression and inner conviction.
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