“The virtue of books is to be readable.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
The Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson
This book compiles Ralph Waldo Emerson's extensive writings, including his private journals and notebooks, offering a comprehensive view into his intellectual development and his influential thoughts on transcendentalism, nature, and self-reliance. 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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