Emerson, Ralph Waldo 1803-1882
Overview
| Works: | 7,226 works in 20,743 publications in 15 languages and 494,168 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Criticism, interpretation, etc Essays Poetry Biography Biographies History Handbooks and manuals Drama Fiction Software |
| Subject Headings: | Authors, American |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Translator, Other, Honoree, Author of introduction, Dedicatee, Lyricist, Correspondent, Instrumentalist, Performer, Contributor, Originator, win, Creator, Composer |
| Classifications: | PS1608, 814.3 |
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Most widely held works about
Ralph Waldo Emerson
- The Dante Club : a novel by Matthew Pearl( Book )
- American renaissance : art and expression in the age of Emerson and Whitman by F. O Matthiessen( Book )
- Emerson : a collection of critical essays by Milton R Konvitz( Book )
- Emerson : the mind on fire : a biography by Robert D Richardson( Book )
- Waldo Emerson : a biography by Gay Wilson Allen( Book )
- Emerson by Lawrence Buell( Book )
- A historical guide to Ralph Waldo Emerson by Joel Myerson( Book )
- Emerson in his own time : a biographical chronicle of his life, drawn from recollections, interviews, and memoirs by family, friends, and associates by Joel Myerson( Book )
- Mary Moody Emerson and the origins of transcendentalism : a family history by Phyllis Cole( Book )
- Emerson centenary essays by Joel Myerson( Book )
- Consciousness and culture : Emerson and Thoreau reviewed by Joel Porte( Book )
- Silencing the sounded self : John Cage and the American experimental tradition by Christopher Shultis( Book )
- Emerson, romanticism, and intuitive reason : the transatlantic "light of all our day" by Patrick J Keane( Book )
- Above time : Emerson's and Thoreau's temporal revolutions by James R Guthrie( Book )
- Genteel rhetoric : writing high culture in nineteenth-century Boston by Dorothy C Broaddus( Book )
- Emerson and self-culture by John T Lysaker( Book )
- Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson( Book )
- Essays, first series by Ralph Waldo Emerson( Book )
- The portable Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson( Book )
- Essays & lectures by Ralph Waldo Emerson( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essays by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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988 editions published between 1800 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 6,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of Emerson's essays covers the contents of two volumes originally published in 1841 and 1844. Annotation. 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 is a collection of his classic essays, including the exhortation to "Self-Reliance" and the embattled realizations of "Circles" and "Experience." Here, too, are his wide-ranging discourses on history, art, politics, nature, friendship, love, and much more. For the first time, the authoritative editions of works by major American novelists, poets, scholars, and essayists collected in the hardcover volumes of The Library of America are being published singly in a series of handsome and durable paperback books. A distinguished author has contributed an introduction for each volume, which also includes a detailed chronology of the author's life and career, an essay on the choice of the text, and notes
988 editions published between 1800 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 6,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of Emerson's essays covers the contents of two volumes originally published in 1841 and 1844. Annotation. 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 is a collection of his classic essays, including the exhortation to "Self-Reliance" and the embattled realizations of "Circles" and "Experience." Here, too, are his wide-ranging discourses on history, art, politics, nature, friendship, love, and much more. For the first time, the authoritative editions of works by major American novelists, poets, scholars, and essayists collected in the hardcover volumes of The Library of America are being published singly in a series of handsome and durable paperback books. A distinguished author has contributed an introduction for each volume, which also includes a detailed chronology of the author's life and career, an essay on the choice of the text, and notes
Essays & lectures by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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62 editions published between 1894 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to choose from, there is a perfect gift for everyone
62 editions published between 1894 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to choose from, there is a perfect gift for everyone
Representative men : seven lectures by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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523 editions published between 1800 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 2,918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1845 Ralph Waldo Emerson began a series of lectures and writings in which he limned six figures who embodied the principles and aspirations of a still-young American republic. Emerson offers timeless meditations on the value of individual greatness, reconnecting readers with the everyday virtues of his "Representative Men."
523 editions published between 1800 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 2,918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1845 Ralph Waldo Emerson began a series of lectures and writings in which he limned six figures who embodied the principles and aspirations of a still-young American republic. Emerson offers timeless meditations on the value of individual greatness, reconnecting readers with the everyday virtues of his "Representative Men."
The portable Emerson by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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96 editions published between 1946 and 2014 in English and Chinese and held by 2,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a selection of Emerson's notable writings. Includes biographical material and a chronology
96 editions published between 1946 and 2014 in English and Chinese and held by 2,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a selection of Emerson's notable writings. Includes biographical material and a chronology
Collected poems and translations by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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28 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 2,370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains Emerson's published poetry, plus selections of his unpublished poetry from journals and notebooks, and some of his translations of poetry from other languages, notably Dante's La vita nuova
28 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 2,370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains Emerson's published poetry, plus selections of his unpublished poetry from journals and notebooks, and some of his translations of poetry from other languages, notably Dante's La vita nuova
English traits by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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320 editions published between 1800 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emerson traveled broadly in England and Scotland in 1833 and again on lecture tour fifteen years later. Drawing on his experiences there as well as his wide reading in British history, he set forth in English Traits his view of the English as a nation. English Traits is a searching and distinctive portrayal of English culture that today offers a revealing perspective on American viewpoints and preoccupations in the mid-nineteenth century. It is notable, too, for revealing an interesting side of Emerson's complex character; here we find Emerson the practical Yankee, analyzing English power, resourcefulness, determination, and materialism
320 editions published between 1800 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emerson traveled broadly in England and Scotland in 1833 and again on lecture tour fifteen years later. Drawing on his experiences there as well as his wide reading in British history, he set forth in English Traits his view of the English as a nation. English Traits is a searching and distinctive portrayal of English culture that today offers a revealing perspective on American viewpoints and preoccupations in the mid-nineteenth century. It is notable, too, for revealing an interesting side of Emerson's complex character; here we find Emerson the practical Yankee, analyzing English power, resourcefulness, determination, and materialism
The conduct of life by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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282 editions published between 1860 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ralph Waldo Emerson's 1860 book, The Conduct of Life is among the gems of his mature works. First published in the year of Abraham Lincoln's election as President, this work poses the questions of human freedom and fate. This new edition emphasizes Emerson's philosophy and thoughts on such issues as freedom and fate; creativity and established culture; faith, experience, and evidence; the individual, God, and the world; unity and dualism; moral law, grace, and compensation; and wealth and success. Emerson's text has been fully annotated to explain difficult words and to clarify his references. The Introduction, Notes, Bibliography, Index, and Chronology of Emerson's life help the reader understand his distinctive outlook, his contributions to philosophy, and his place in American culture and society
282 editions published between 1860 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ralph Waldo Emerson's 1860 book, The Conduct of Life is among the gems of his mature works. First published in the year of Abraham Lincoln's election as President, this work poses the questions of human freedom and fate. This new edition emphasizes Emerson's philosophy and thoughts on such issues as freedom and fate; creativity and established culture; faith, experience, and evidence; the individual, God, and the world; unity and dualism; moral law, grace, and compensation; and wealth and success. Emerson's text has been fully annotated to explain difficult words and to clarify his references. The Introduction, Notes, Bibliography, Index, and Chronology of Emerson's life help the reader understand his distinctive outlook, his contributions to philosophy, and his place in American culture and society
Nature by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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148 editions published between 1836 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Penguin is republishing Emerson's classic work in an affordable, high quality edition, using the original text and artwork
148 editions published between 1836 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Penguin is republishing Emerson's classic work in an affordable, high quality edition, using the original text and artwork
Poems by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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22 editions published between 1899 and 2000 in English and held by 927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interspersed are passages from the author's "Essays" and "Journal."
22 editions published between 1899 and 2000 in English and held by 927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interspersed are passages from the author's "Essays" and "Journal."
Self reliance by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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76 editions published between 1888 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The modern edition of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most famous work includes self-reflections from both historical and contemporary luminaries. With quotes from the likes of Henry Ford and Helen Keller to modern-day thought leaders like Jesse Dylan, Steve Pressfield, and Milton Glaser, readers are reminded of the relevance of Emerson's powerful words today ... This modern edition is ideal for graduates or those who are in the midst of a career or lifestyle change."--Amazon.com
76 editions published between 1888 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The modern edition of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most famous work includes self-reflections from both historical and contemporary luminaries. With quotes from the likes of Henry Ford and Helen Keller to modern-day thought leaders like Jesse Dylan, Steve Pressfield, and Milton Glaser, readers are reminded of the relevance of Emerson's powerful words today ... This modern edition is ideal for graduates or those who are in the midst of a career or lifestyle change."--Amazon.com
Essays, first series by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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201 editions published between 1800 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803? April 27, 1882) was an American essayist, philosopher, poet, and leader of the Transcendentalist movement in the early 19th century. His teachings directly influenced the growing New Thought movement of the mid 1800s. Emerson gradually moved away from the religious and social beliefs of his contemporaries, formulating and expressing the philosophy of Transcendentalism in his 1836 essay, Nature. As a result of this ground breaking work he gave a speech entitled The American Scholar in 1837, which Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. considered to be America's "Inte
201 editions published between 1800 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803? April 27, 1882) was an American essayist, philosopher, poet, and leader of the Transcendentalist movement in the early 19th century. His teachings directly influenced the growing New Thought movement of the mid 1800s. Emerson gradually moved away from the religious and social beliefs of his contemporaries, formulating and expressing the philosophy of Transcendentalism in his 1836 essay, Nature. As a result of this ground breaking work he gave a speech entitled The American Scholar in 1837, which Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. considered to be America's "Inte
Friendship by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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67 editions published between 1890 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
67 editions published between 1890 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Compensation : an essay by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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21 editions published between 1903 and 2017 in English and held by 184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1903 and 2017 in English and held by 184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Heroism : an essay by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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16 editions published between 1885 and 2010 in English and held by 39 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What does it take to be a hero? What is heroic? Who is a hero? Although it is not often considered to be among Ralph Waldo Emerson's "essential" readings, "Heroism," is a thought provoking and inspiring piece, worthy of its place on the bookshelves of Emerson enthusiasts. In this brief essay, Emerson, in his bold and yet carefully chosen tone attempts to define the essence of heroes. Keeping in line with his doctrine of self-reliance, Emerson believes that every person has the innate ability to become a hero. Heroic traits are not limited to a select few, but instead, are only exhibited by those who accept themselves and endeavor to maintain self-trust and consistency in their actions. Emerson writes, "The characteristic of a genuine heroism is its persistency. All men have wandering impulses, fits and starts of generosity. But when you have resolved to be great, abide by yourself, and do not weakly try to reconcile yourself with the world. The heroic cannot be the common, nor the common the heroic."
16 editions published between 1885 and 2010 in English and held by 39 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What does it take to be a hero? What is heroic? Who is a hero? Although it is not often considered to be among Ralph Waldo Emerson's "essential" readings, "Heroism," is a thought provoking and inspiring piece, worthy of its place on the bookshelves of Emerson enthusiasts. In this brief essay, Emerson, in his bold and yet carefully chosen tone attempts to define the essence of heroes. Keeping in line with his doctrine of self-reliance, Emerson believes that every person has the innate ability to become a hero. Heroic traits are not limited to a select few, but instead, are only exhibited by those who accept themselves and endeavor to maintain self-trust and consistency in their actions. Emerson writes, "The characteristic of a genuine heroism is its persistency. All men have wandering impulses, fits and starts of generosity. But when you have resolved to be great, abide by yourself, and do not weakly try to reconcile yourself with the world. The heroic cannot be the common, nor the common the heroic."
Literary ethics by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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15 editions published between 1886 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 39 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1886 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 39 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Transcendentalism : and other addresses by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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18 editions published between 1886 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1886 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An address by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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19 editions published between 1858 and 2001 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1858 and 2001 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A historical guide to Ralph Waldo Emerson by
Joel Myerson(
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emerson has maintained his place as one of the seminal figures in American history and literature. He was the acknowledged leader of the Transcendentalist movement. These essays discuss Emerson's life as well as women's rights, slavery and religion
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emerson has maintained his place as one of the seminal figures in American history and literature. He was the acknowledged leader of the Transcendentalist movement. These essays discuss Emerson's life as well as women's rights, slavery and religion
Essay on character by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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6 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Worship by
Ralph Waldo Emerson(
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8 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Thoreau, Henry David 1817-1862 Other Originator Author Creator
- Whitman, Walt 1819-1892 Originator Author
- Melville, Herman 1819-1891
- Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804-1864 Other Author
- Myerson, Joel Other Commentator Editor Author of introduction Annotator Author Contributor
- Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809-1894 Author Creator
- Poe, Edgar Allan 1809-1849 Author
- Porte, Joel Author Editor
- Lowell, James Russell 1819-1891 Author
- Fuller, Margaret 1810-1850 Author Editor
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Ai-mo-sheng 1803-1882
Emarsan̲ 1803-1882
Emersʺn Ralf Valdo 1803-1882
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Emerson, Rafael W. 1803-1882
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Emerson, Ralf Valdo
Emerson, Ralf Valdo 1803-1882
Emerson, Ralf Waldo.
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Emerson Ralph Waldo
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Emersons, R. W. (Ralph Waldo), 1803-1882
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Emersons, Ralfs Valdo, 1803-1882
ʾEmersŵn, R. W.
Imarsa, Rafa Valdo 1803-1882
Imarsana, Rāfa Vālḍō
Imarsana, Rāfa Vālḍō 1803-1882
Radulphus Waldo Emerson
Ralf Uold Emerson
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Ralph Waldo Emerson filosofo, scrittore e saggista statunitense
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Waldo Emerson, Ralph 1803-1882
Ραλφ Εμερσον
Ραλφ Ουάλντο Εμερσον
Емерсън Ралф Уолдо 1803-1882
Ралф Валдо Емерсон
Ралф Валдо Емерсон американски писател
Ралф Уолда Эмерсан
Ралф Ўолда Эмэрсан
Ралф Уолдо Емерсън
Ралф Уолдо Эмерсон
Ральф Волдо Емерсон
Ральф Уолдо Эмерсон американский эссеист, поэт, философ, пастор, общественный деятель
Эмерсон, Р. У 1803-1882
Эмерсон, Р. У. (Ралф Уолдо), 1803-1882
Эмерсон, Ралф 1803-1882
Ռալֆ Ուոլդո Էմերսոն
אמרסון, ראלף וולדו
אמרסון, רלף ולדו 1803-1882
עמערסון, ראלף וואלדא 1882־1803
ראלף וולדו אמרסון
إمرسن، رالف والدو، 1803-1882
رالف والدو إمرسون
رالف والدو إمرسون، 1803-1882
رالف والڈو ایمرسن
ڕالف والدۆ ئیمێرسۆن
राल्फ वाल्डो इमरसन
राल्फ वाल्डो एमर्सन
রালফ ওয়াল্ডো এমারসন
ਰਾਲਫ ਵਾਲਡੋ ਐਮਰਸਨ
ரால்ப் வால்டோ எமேர்சன்
ราล์ฟ วอลโด เอเมอร์สัน
რალფ ულდო ემერსონი
랠프 월도 에머슨
아이모성 1803-1882
애묵생 1803-1882
에머슨, R. W. 1803-1882
에머슨, 랄프 왈도 1803-1882
에머슨, 랠프 왈도 1803-1882
에머슨, 랠프 월도 1803-1882
에머슨, 랠프 월도우 1803-1882
エマアスン
エマアソン
エマースン, ラルフ・ウォルド
エマーソン
エマソン, ラルフ・ウォルドー
ラルフ・ワルド・エマーソン
恵磨遜
恵馬遜
爱默森 1803-1882
愛黙森, 拉爾夫・瓦都
拉尔夫·沃尔多·爱默生 美国哲学家、诗人
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