Emerson At Home And Abroad

By Moncure Daniel Conway

Book Overview

Emerson At Home And Abroad is a biographical work written by Moncure Daniel Conway that delves into the life and times of one of America's most celebrated literary figures, Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book provides a detailed account of Emerson's life, from his early years in Boston and his studies at Harvard University, to his career as a writer, lecturer, and philosopher.Conway explores Emerson's ideas and beliefs, including his transcendentalist philosophy and his views on nature, self-reliance, and individualism. The author also examines Emerson's relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and Margaret Fuller.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Emerson's life in America, and the second part covering his travels abroad. During his travels, Emerson visited England, Scotland, and France, where he met with other writers and thinkers and gave lectures on a variety of topics.Overall, Emerson At Home And Abroad offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of America's greatest literary figures, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Emerson's ideas and influence on American culture.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: 1430498765
• ISBN13: 9781430498766
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"