“I have never as yet gone a step to see a literary lion; but I would go a considerable way to see Emerson, this pioneer in the moral forests of the New World, who applies his axe to the roots of the old trees to hew them down and to open the paths for new planting.”
Quote by Fredrika Bremer
Work
America of the Fifties: Letters of Fredrika Bremer
This book presents a unique perspective on American culture and society during the 1950s, as seen through the eyes of Swedish author Fredrika Bremer. The letters offer insights into her observations and reflections on the people, places, and events she encountered during her time in the United States. more
Author
Fredrika Bremer
Fredrika Bremer was a prominent Swedish writer known for her literary works that often explored social and moral issues, having a profound impact on Swedish literature. more
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