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Journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1820-1872 [1876] Ed

This volume compiles the private journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson, spanning the years 1820 through 1872, as edited and released in 1876. The entries document Emerson's intellectual development, philosophical reflections, and daily experiences during a formative period in American transcendentalism. The journals serve as a primary source for understanding his ideas on nature, self-reliance, and spirituality, as well as his responses to contemporary social and political events. The 1876 edition organizes these writings to provide a chronological view of Emerson's evolving worldview, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in 19th-century American thought and literature. more

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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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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