“Love not the flower they pluck and know it not, And all their botany is Latin names.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Ralph Waldo Emerson: The Major Poetry
This volume brings together the most significant poetic works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a central figure in American transcendentalism. The poems reflect his deep engagement with nature, spirituality, and individualism, often blending philosophical insight with a distinctive, sometimes unconventional, poetic form. Readers will find pieces that explore themes of self-reliance, the divine in the natural world, and the power of the human mind, offering a comprehensive view of Emerson's contribution to American poetry. more
Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Born on May 25, 1803, and died on April 27, 1882. Known for his transcendentalist philosophy, his works have had a profound impact on literature and the intellectual world. more
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