The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo EmersonDigiCat, 2022 M11 13 - 2516 pages Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson' is a literary masterpiece that showcases the depth and breadth of Emerson's profound thoughts on nature, self-reliance, and the human experience. Known for his transcendentalist beliefs, Emerson's writing style is characterized by its poetic language, philosophical insights, and exploration of the interconnectedness of all beings. This comprehensive collection includes essays, poems, and lectures that continue to inspire readers with their timeless wisdom and profound truths. Emerson's work remains a cornerstone of American literature, influencing generations of writers and thinkers with his revolutionary ideas. Through his eloquent prose and visionary concepts, Emerson challenges readers to question conventional beliefs and embrace a more liberated and introspective approach to life. 'The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human spirit and its connection to the natural world. |
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... present, only sometimes these conspicuous, and sometimes those; what was yesterday foreground, being to-day background, — what was surface, playing now a not less effective part as basis. The longer the drought lasts, the more is the ...
... present, only sometimes these conspicuous, and sometimes those; what was yesterday foreground, being to-day background, — what was surface, playing now a not less effective part as basis. The longer the drought lasts, the more is the ...
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... present day is Culture. Whilst all the world is in pursuit of power, and of wealth as a means of power, culture corrects the theory of success. A man is the prisoner of his power. A topical memory makes him an almanac; a talent for ...
... present day is Culture. Whilst all the world is in pursuit of power, and of wealth as a means of power, culture corrects the theory of success. A man is the prisoner of his power. A topical memory makes him an almanac; a talent for ...
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... present thought; and new date and new create the whole. Whenever a mind is simple, and receives a divine wisdom, old things pass away, —means, teachers, texts, temples fall; it lives now, and absorbs past and future into the present ...
... present thought; and new date and new create the whole. Whenever a mind is simple, and receives a divine wisdom, old things pass away, —means, teachers, texts, temples fall; it lives now, and absorbs past and future into the present ...
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... present, but with reverted eye laments the past, or, heedless of the riches that surround him, stands on tiptoe to foresee the future. He cannot be happy and strong until he too lives with nature in the present, above time. This should ...
... present, but with reverted eye laments the past, or, heedless of the riches that surround him, stands on tiptoe to foresee the future. He cannot be happy and strong until he too lives with nature in the present, above time. This should ...
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... present aspects of what is called by distinction society, he will see the need of these ethics. The sinew and heart of man seem to be drawn out, and we are become timorous, desponding whimperers. We are afraid of truth, afraid of ...
... present aspects of what is called by distinction society, he will see the need of these ethics. The sinew and heart of man seem to be drawn out, and we are become timorous, desponding whimperers. We are afraid of truth, afraid of ...
Contents
Society and Solitude | |
Letters and Social Aims | |
Poems 1847 | |
Fine humblebee fine humblebee | |
MayDay and Other Pieces | |
Fate | |
Other Poems | |
Delicate omens traced in | |
Essays Second Series | |
Nature | |
Representative | |
English Traits | |
Addresses and Lectures | |
Other Essays | |
Table of Contents | |
This is not merely beautiful though beauty is its OWN excuse for being | |
Table of Contents | |
It chanced during one winter a few years ago that our cities were bent | |
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