Emerson remains one of America’s least understood writers, having spawned neither school nor follower. Those wishing to discover or reacquaint themselves with Emerson’s writings but who have not known where or how to begin will not find a better starting place or more reliable guide than David Mikics in this richly illustrated Annotated Emerson.

A soul-satisfying collection of 12 essays by the noted philosopher and poet who embraced independence, rejected conformity, and loved nature. Includes the title essay, plus "Character," "Intellect," "Spiritual Laws," "Circles," and others.

Introduction by Mary Oliver Commentary by Henry James, Robert Frost, Matthew Arnold, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Henry David Thoreau The definitive collection of Emerson’s major speeches, essays, and poetry, The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson chronicles the life’s work of a true “American Scholar.” As one of the architects of the transcendentalist movement, Emerson embraced a philosophy that championed the individual, emphasized independent thought, and prized “the splendid labyrinth of one’s own perceptions.” More than any writer of his time, he forged a style distinct from his European predecessors and embodied and defined what it meant to be an American. Matthew Arnold called Emerson’s essays “the most important work done in prose.” INCLUDES A MODERN LIBRARY READING GROUP GUIDE

Experience the Transcendental Wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson with This Enlightening 2 Ebook Combo Embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment with the timeless writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a pioneering figure of the American transcendentalist movement. Book 1: Nature Immerse yourself in the beauty and majesty of the natural world with Ralph Waldo Emerson's seminal work, "Nature." In this captivating essay, Emerson celebrates the awe-inspiring power of nature and its profound impact on the human spirit. Through lyrical prose and profound insights, Emerson invites readers to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world and discover the divine within themselves. Book 2: Essays (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Step into the realm of philosophical exploration with Ralph Waldo Emerson's collection of essays, where he delves into a wide range of topics, from self-reliance and individualism to the nature of beauty and the importance of intuition. With timeless wisdom and keen observation, Emerson challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to embrace their innermost truths, paving the way for a more authentic and fulfilling life. Embrace the Spirit of Transcendentalism: Can Inner Harmony Illuminate the Path to Truth? Join the Philosophical Journey! As you engage with Emerson's profound writings, ponder the timeless questions of existence and the pursuit of meaning. Can we find wisdom and fulfillment by aligning ourselves with the natural world and embracing our innermost truths? The answers lie within these transformative essays, inviting you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Unlock the Gates of Transcendental Wisdom - Begin Your Journey Today!

Our most eloquent champion of individualism, Emerson acknowledges at the same time the countervailing pressures of society in American life. Even as he extols what he called “the great and crescive self,” he dramatizes and records its vicissitudes. Here are all the indispensable and most renowned works, including “The American Scholar” (“our intellectual Declaration of Independence,” as Oliver Wendell Holmes called it), “The Divinity School Address,” considered atheistic by many of his listeners, the summons to “Self-Reliance,” along with the more embattled realizations of “Circles” and, especially, “Experience.” Here, too, are his wide-ranging portraits of Montaigne, Shakespeare, and other “representative men,” and his astute observations on the habits, lives, and prospects of the English and American people. This volume includes Emerson’s well-known Nature; Addresses, and Lectures (1849), his Essays: First Series (1841) and Essays: Second Series (1844), plus Representative Men (1850), English Traits (1856), and his later book of essays, The Conduct of Life (1860). These are the works that established Emerson’s colossal reputation in America and found him admirers abroad as diverse as Carlyle, Nietzsche, and Proust. The reasons for Emerson’s influence and durability will be obvious to any reader who follows the exhilarating, exploratory movements of his mind in this uniquely full gathering of his work. Not merely another selection of his essays, this volume includes all his major books in their rich entirety. No other volume conveys so comprehensively the exhilaration and exploratory energy of perhaps America’s greatest writer. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.