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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of the most important figures in American literature, and his ideas about optimism and self-reliance continue to inspire readers today. In this insightful study, William Franklin Dana explores the roots of Emerson's optimism and its enduring relevance... Read Full Overview