Emerson the Wisest American

By Phillips Russell

Emerson the Wisest American is a biography of the famous American philosopher and writer, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Written by author and historian, Phillips Russell, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Emerson's life, work, and legacy.The book begins by exploring Emerson's early years, including his childhood in Boston and his education at Harvard. It then delves into his career as a minister, his travels to Europe, and his eventual decision to leave the church and pursue a career as a writer and lecturer.Throughout the book, Russell examines Emerson's key philosophical and literary works, including his essays, poems, and speeches. He also explores Emerson's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman.In addition to providing a thorough analysis of Emerson's life and work, the book also reflects on his enduring impact on American culture and society. It explores how his ideas about self-reliance, individualism, and transcendentalism continue to influence American thought and culture today.Overall, Emerson the Wisest American is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's most important and influential thinkers.1929. A biography of Emerson who was truly the center of the Transcendental movement and the founder of a distinctly American philosophy emphasizing optimism, individuality, and mysticism. He was one of the most influential literary figures of the nineteenth century. In Nature, he laid out most of his ideas and values, which reflected at least ten years of intense study in philosophy, religion, and literature. Contents: Doubting Youth; Manhood and Mastery; and Silver Years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417928530
• ISBN13: 9781417928538
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"