Ralph Waldo Emerson

Essays - Second Series (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

American essayist, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882) lead Transcendentalism in the early nineteenth century and greatly influenced the later New Thought movement. Summing up his work, Emerson said that his primary principle was "e;the infinitude of the private man"e;, and advised to "e;make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you."e; His Second Series collects together the following 9 essays: The Poet, Experience, Character, Manners, Gifts, Nature, Politics, Nominalist and Realist and New England Reformers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 153
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781877527784
• Artikelnr.: 38364184

Autorenporträt

Ralph Waldo Emerson, born on May 25, 1803, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a central figure in the American transcendentalist movement, which advocated for a close relationship between the individual and the natural world. Emerson was not only a profoundly influential philosopher and writer but also a celebrated poet and essayist whose works delve into the concepts of individualism, freedom, and the nature of the human spirit. His book 'Essays - Second Series,' published in 1844, is a collection of his thoughts that further examine these themes through essays such as 'The Poet,' 'Experience,' and 'Nature.' Emerson's literary style is marked by a reflective, almost lyrical prose that explores the interconnection between the self and the vast universe. His ideas were revolutionary at the time, promoting a distinctly American sense of intellectual independence that veered away from traditional European thought. Aside from 'Essays - Second Series,' Emerson's oeuvre includes other seminal works like 'Nature' (1836) and 'Self-Reliance' (1841), which continue to be studied and revered for their insightful examination of the human condition and the persuasive call to authenticity and self-improvement. His impact is not limited to American literature, as his works have inspired countless individuals beyond the borders of the United States, cementing his legacy as a timeless thinker and pioneer of philosophical thought.