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"Essays — First Series" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of essays published in 1841 concerning transcendentalism. The book contains twelve essays exploring fundamental human experiences and philosophical concepts, including the famous "Self-Reliance." Topics range from history and friendship to intellect and art, each examining essential questions about individual existence and spiritual understanding. Critics noted the strong influence of Thomas Carlyle, with some finding the style imitative while others praised the work's significance and brilliance as ahead of its time. ... Read more
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| Author | Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Essays — First Series |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2944 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6749 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/2944