Emerson the Wisest American

By Phillips Russell

Book Overview

Emerson the Wisest American is a book written by Russell Phillips that delves into the life and philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of the most influential figures in American literature and thought. The book explores Emerson's ideas on self-reliance, individualism, and transcendentalism, and how they have resonated with generations of Americans.The book is a comprehensive biography of Emerson, tracing his life from his childhood in Boston to his rise as a prominent essayist, poet, and philosopher. It examines his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman, and how they influenced his thinking.Emerson the Wisest American also analyzes Emerson's impact on American culture and society, from his role in shaping the American identity to his influence on the civil rights movement. The book argues that Emerson's ideas continue to be relevant and important today, and that his legacy as a thinker and writer is enduring.Overall, Emerson the Wisest American is a fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of America's greatest thinkers, and a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, philosophy, and culture.1929. A biography of Emerson who was truly the center of the Transcendental movement and the founder of a distinctly American philosophy emphasizing optimism, individuality, and mysticism. He was one of the most influential literary figures of the nineteenth century. In Nature, he laid out most of his ideas and values, which reflected at least ten years of intense study in philosophy, religion, and literature. Contents: Doubting Youth; Manhood and Mastery; and Silver Years.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: 1162646543
• ISBN13: 9781162646541
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"