Miscellanies: Embracing Nature, Addresses And Lectures (1856)

By Ralph Waldo Emerson and Edward Waldo Emerson

Book Overview

Miscellanies: Embracing Nature, Addresses And Lectures (1856) is a collection of essays and speeches by the American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book covers a wide range of topics, including nature, self-reliance, history, politics, and education. In the first section, Emerson explores the beauty and power of nature, arguing that it is a source of spiritual nourishment and that humans should strive to live in harmony with it. He also discusses the importance of self-reliance and individualism, encouraging readers to trust their own instincts and follow their own path in life.The second section of the book contains several speeches and addresses given by Emerson on various occasions, including a eulogy for his friend Henry Thoreau and a lecture on the importance of education. These speeches offer insights into Emerson's philosophy and worldview, as well as his views on the role of the individual in society.Overall, Miscellanies: Embracing Nature, Addresses And Lectures (1856) is a thought-provoking collection of essays and speeches that will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, nature, and the human experience.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: 1163950939
• ISBN13: 9781163950937
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"