“The great poet makes us feel our own wealth, and then we think less of his compositions. His best communication to our mind is to teach us to despise all he has done.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Essays (Annotated Edition)
This annotated edition of essays includes a selection of works that have been accompanied by scholarly notes and commentary, enhancing the reader's understanding of the content and the historical context in which the essays were written. 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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