Emerson, Ralph Waldo
The Annotated Emerson
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674049239
- author:
- Emerson, Ralph Waldo
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 24.13 x 4.57 x 25.4 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This annotated selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's writings offers a deeper understanding of his essential works and the remarkable thinker behind them. With extensive commentary and rich archival photographs, this volume provides valuable insights for both specialists and general readers.
David Mikics' running commentaries illuminate contexts, allusions, and language that may cause difficulty for modern readers, while quotes from Emerson's Journal shed light on specific passages or lines. This edition is an ideal starting point for those looking to discover or reacquaint themselves with Emerson's writings.