“The universe does not jest with us, but is in earnest.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Poetry and Imagination
This book compiles Ralph Waldo Emerson's reflections on the power and significance of poetry and imagination in human life and thought. Emerson's essays delve into the nature of creativity, the role of the artist, and the importance of individual expression. 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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