Emerson: Poet And Thinker

By Elisabeth Luther Cary

Book Overview

Emerson: Poet and Thinker is a comprehensive biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of America's most influential writers and thinkers of the 19th century. The book is written by Elisabeth Luther Cary, a renowned author and scholar of American literature.The book begins by tracing Emerson's early life, from his childhood in Boston to his education at Harvard and his early career as a Unitarian minister. It then explores his intellectual and philosophical development, including his interest in transcendentalism and his friendship with Henry David Thoreau.Throughout the book, Cary provides a detailed analysis of Emerson's poetry and essays, including his most famous works such as ""Nature"" and ""Self-Reliance."" She also examines his political and social views, including his opposition to slavery and his support for women's rights.In addition to providing a thorough examination of Emerson's life and work, Cary also contextualizes his ideas within the broader cultural and intellectual landscape of 19th-century America. She explores the influence of European philosophy and literature on Emerson, as well as his impact on later writers and thinkers.Overall, Emerson: Poet and Thinker is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most important literary figures. Cary's insightful analysis and thorough research make this book an essential read for anyone interested in Emerson, transcendentalism, or American literature and 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: 1430496843
• ISBN13: 9781430496847
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"