Self-Reliance: The Wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson as Inspiration for Daily LivingRichard Whelan Harmony/Rodale, 2012 M04 4 - 208 pages A finely honed abridgement of Emerson's principal essays with an introduction that clarifies the essence of Emerson's ideas and establishes their relevance to our own troubled era. This is the first truly accessible edition of Emerson's work, revealing him to be one of America's wisest teachers. |
Contents
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A Note on the Text | 37 |
The OverSoul | 58 |
SelfReliance | 73 |
Compendation | 89 |
Friendſhip | 110 |
Heroiam | 128 |
Circle | 135 |
Intellect | 146 |
Experience | 157 |
Character | 164 |
Gift | 168 |
Nature | 172 |
Politica | 184 |
The Transcendentaliat | 199 |
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