Ralph Waldo Emerson: Philosopher And Poet (1881)

By Alfred Hudson Guernsey

Book Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson: Philosopher and Poet is a biography of the American transcendentalist writer Ralph Waldo Emerson, written by Alfred H. Guernsey and originally published in 1881. The book explores Emerson's life, work, and philosophy, tracing his development from a young man studying at Harvard to a celebrated writer and thinker whose ideas helped shape American literature and culture.Guernsey delves into Emerson's early influences, including his exposure to the works of German philosophers and poets, and his fascination with the natural world. He also examines Emerson's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman.Throughout the book, Guernsey provides detailed analysis of Emerson's major works, including his essays, lectures, and poetry. He explores Emerson's ideas about individualism, self-reliance, and the importance of nature, as well as his criticisms of traditional religion and society.Overall, Ralph Waldo Emerson: Philosopher and Poet offers a comprehensive look at one of America's most influential writers and thinkers, providing insight into his life, work, and enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163947520
• ISBN13: 9781163947524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"