Brooks Atkinson
Selected Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Atkinson, Brooks ( Author ) ON Sep-01-2000, Paperback
- ISBN 13:
- 9780679783220
- author:
- Brooks Atkinson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 13.4 x 5.6 cm
- Genre:
- , Brooks Atkinson,Selected Essays of Ralph
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a comprehensive collection of the works of a pioneering American thinker. Emerson's writings, spanning speeches, essays, and poetry, offer a unique perspective on the human experience, championing individuality and independent thought. This modern library edition brings together a wealth of his most important works, providing insight into the life and philosophy of a true "American Scholar". Emerson's writing style, forged in the midst of the transcendentalist movement, is distinct from his European contemporaries and embodies the essence of what it means to be an American. His essays, in particular, have been praised for their significance and impact, with one notable critic describing them as "the most important work done in prose". This edition includes a modern library reading group guide, providing a valuable resource for readers looking to engage with Emerson's ideas and explore the themes and ideas that continue to resonate today.
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