Essays — First SeriesGood Press, 2019 M11 20 - 250 pages In "Essays First Series" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, readers are treated to a collection of thoughtful and insightful essays that explore various aspects of life and human nature. Emerson's literary style is characterized by his use of transcendentalist ideas and beliefs, focusing on self-reliance, individualism, and the power of nature. Each essay delves into different themes such as spirituality, friendship, and the importance of nonconformity, all written in a poetic and philosophical manner that is sure to captivate readers. Set in the mid-19th century, the book reflects the romanticism and idealism of the time period, making it a significant work in American literature. Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent figure in the transcendentalist movement, was a celebrated writer, philosopher, and lecturer. His deep connection to nature and belief in the inherent goodness of man are evident in his essays, providing readers with profound insights and reflections on the human experience. Emerson's personal experiences and observations led him to write these essays, which continue to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend "Essays First Series" to anyone interested in exploring transcendentalist ideas and gaining a deeper understanding of the human spirit. Emerson's timeless wisdom and thought-provoking essays are sure to inspire and enlighten readers seeking philosophical truths and introspection. |
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... moral. Through the bruteness and toughness of matter, a subtle spirit bends all things to its own will. The adamant streams into soft but precise form before it, and whilst I look at it its outline and texture are changed again. Nothing ...
... moral. Through the bruteness and toughness of matter, a subtle spirit bends all things to its own will. The adamant streams into soft but precise form before it, and whilst I look at it its outline and texture are changed again. Nothing ...
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... moral vigor is needed to supply the girdle of a superstition. A great licentiousness treads on the heels of a reformation. How many times in the history of the world has the Luther of the day had to lament the decay of piety in his own ...
... moral vigor is needed to supply the girdle of a superstition. A great licentiousness treads on the heels of a reformation. How many times in the history of the world has the Luther of the day had to lament the decay of piety in his own ...
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... morally, of either of these worlds of life? As old as the Caucasian man,— perhaps older,—these creatures have kept their counsel beside him, and there is no record of any word or sign that has passed from one to the other. What ...
... morally, of either of these worlds of life? As old as the Caucasian man,— perhaps older,—these creatures have kept their counsel beside him, and there is no record of any word or sign that has passed from one to the other. What ...
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Contents
COMPENSATION | |
SPIRITUAL LAWS | |
LOVE | |
FRIENDSHIP | |
PRUDENCE | |
HEROISM | |
THE OVERSOUL | |
CIRCLES | |
INTELLECT | |
ART TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
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