Publisher's Synopsis
""Emerson in Concord"" is a memoir written by Edward Waldo Emerson, the son of the famous American philosopher and writer, Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book is a personal account of the life of Ralph Waldo Emerson during his time in Concord, Massachusetts, where he lived for most of his life. The memoir is written for the social circle in Concord and provides an intimate look into the daily life of Emerson, his family, and his friends. It covers a wide range of topics, including Emerson's philosophy, his writing, his relationships with his family and friends, and his involvement in the community. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most renowned thinkers and writers, and it offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 19th-century New England.1888. Emerson's son, Edward Waldo Emerson, was a graduate of Harvard medical school. After his father's death he devoted himself to editing and to writing about the literary men of his father's generation including this volume about his father, Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, poet, and popular philosopher.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.
