Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a biography written by Richard Garnett that explores the life and accomplishments of one of America's most influential thinkers and writers. The book delves into Emerson's early years, his education, and his development as a philosopher and writer. It traces his journey from his upbringing in Boston, Massachusetts to his time as a minister and his eventual departure from the church. The biography also covers Emerson's extensive travels throughout Europe and his encounters with other prominent writers and philosophers of the time, including Thomas Carlyle and Henry David Thoreau. The book provides a detailed analysis of Emerson's major works, including his essays, lectures, and poetry, and explores the themes and ideas that were central to his philosophy, such as individualism, self-reliance, and transcendentalism. Throughout the biography, Garnett provides insight into Emerson's personal life, including his relationships with family members and friends, and his struggles with grief and loss. The Life of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and legacy of one of America's most important writers and thinkers.1888. Emerson dealt severely with his biographer. With full knowledge that his history must be written, he thought fit to lead a life devoid of incident, of nearly untroubled happiness, and of absolute conformity to the moral law. His correspondence is seldom very interesting, and his diary is out of reach. The injured biographer must rely on whatever charm may attach to the not frequent figure of one who lived as he wrote.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.
