Essays — First Series by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Author Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
Title Essays — First Series
Note Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays:_First_Series
Contents History -- Self-reliance -- Compensation -- Spiritual laws -- Love -- Friendship -- Prudence -- Heroism -- The over-soul -- Circles -- Intellect -- Art.
Credits Tony Adam and David Widger
Summary "Essays — First Series" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of philosophical essays written during the early 19th century. This foundational work of American transcendentalism explores themes such as history, self-reliance, love, and heroism, advocating for individual intuition and the interconnectedness of humanity. Emerson's essays challenge conventional beliefs, encouraging readers to tap into their personal understanding of truth and existence. The opening of "Essays — First Series" introduces the essay titled "History," where Emerson elaborates on the profound connection between individual experiences and the broader tapestry of human history. He posits that all thoughts and events are interconnected, arguing that history is not merely a record of past events but rather a mirror reflecting the collective consciousness of humanity. Emerson asserts that understanding history requires recognizing its relevance to personal experience, and that every person can draw wisdom from the annals of the past to enrich their present, thus urging readers to actively engage with the lessons of history in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American essays -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 2944
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Most Recently Updated Feb 10, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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