Essays and English Traits - The Harvard Classics

Essays and English Traits - The Harvard Classics

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Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grolier Enterprises Corp., 1980

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Ralph Waldo Emerson's Essays And English Traits presents a profound collection of philosophical musings and keen cultural observations. This seminal work chronicles Emerson's intellectual journey, illustrating his core Transcendentalist beliefs through a series of eloquent essays. The volume further details his insightful impressions of Victorian England, offering a nuanced perspective on its society, literature, and national character. Emerson argues for self-reliance and individual intuition, weaving these themes throughout his reflections on both abstract concepts and concrete experiences. This compelling compilation remains a cornerstone of American literature, inviting readers to engage with timeless questions of identity, nature, and societal influence.

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Description

Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grolier Enterprises Corp., 1980

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Ralph Waldo Emerson's Essays And English Traits presents a profound collection of philosophical musings and keen cultural observations. This seminal work chronicles Emerson's intellectual journey, illustrating his core Transcendentalist beliefs through a series of eloquent essays. The volume further details his insightful impressions of Victorian England, offering a nuanced perspective on its society, literature, and national character. Emerson argues for self-reliance and individual intuition, weaving these themes throughout his reflections on both abstract concepts and concrete experiences. This compelling compilation remains a cornerstone of American literature, inviting readers to engage with timeless questions of identity, nature, and societal influence.