Bücher von Ralph Waldo Emerson

Miscellanies: Embracing Nature, Addresses And Lectures (1856) is a collection of essays and speeches by the American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book covers a wide range of topics, including nature, self-reliance, history, politics, and education. In the first section, Emerson explores the beauty and power of nature, arguing that it is a source of spiritual nourishment and that humans should strive to live in harmony with it. He also discusses the importance of self-reliance and individualism, encouraging readers to trust their own instincts and follow their own path in life.The second section of the book contains several speeches and addresses given by Emerson on various occasions, including a eulogy for his friend Henry Thoreau and a lecture on the importance of education. These speeches offer insights into Emerson's philosophy and worldview, as well as his views on the role of the individual in society.Overall, Miscellanies: Embracing Nature, Addresses And Lectures (1856) is a thought-provoking collection of essays and speeches that will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, nature, and the human experience.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.

""English Traits and Representative Men"" is a collection of essays by the renowned American philosopher and writer, Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book explores the character and culture of England, examining its history, literature, and people. In the first part of the book, Emerson describes his impressions of England and its people during his travels there in the mid-19th century. He discusses the English character, their love of order and stability, and their attachment to tradition. In the second part of the book, Emerson examines the lives of several ""representative men"" from England's past, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Burke. He explores their contributions to English culture and their impact on the world. Throughout the book, Emerson's writing is characterized by his unique style of transcendentalism, which emphasizes the importance of individualism, intuition, and self-reliance. ""English Traits and Representative Men"" is a fascinating look at England and its people, as seen through the eyes of one of America's greatest thinkers.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.