Emerson: His Life And Writings

By January Searle

Book Overview

Emerson: His Life and Writings by Searle, January is a comprehensive biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of America's most influential thinkers and writers of the 19th century. The book explores Emerson's life from his early childhood in Boston to his rise as a prominent figure in the Transcendentalist movement. The author delves into Emerson's personal relationships, including his marriage to his first wife, Ellen Tucker, and his close friendship with Henry David Thoreau. The book also examines Emerson's literary works, including his essays, speeches, and poems, which are considered to be some of the most important works in American literature. Searle provides a detailed analysis of Emerson's philosophical beliefs and his impact on American culture and society. The book also includes a selection of Emerson's writings, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his ideas and perspectives. Overall, Emerson: His Life and Writings is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American literature, philosophy, and history.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: 1430488352
• ISBN13: 9781430488354
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"