• ISBN13: 9788124806012
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Religion and Philosophy
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
• Publication Date: January 28, 2025
• Pages: 368
• Original Price: INR 295.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 550 grams
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Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Essays: First and Second Series presents a collection of his most influential writings, originally published in the 1840s. These essays explore profound themes such as self-reliance, nature, individuality, and the inner spirit. Emerson encourages readers to transcend societal conventions and pursue personal truths through introspection and a deep connection with nature. His eloquent blend of poetic language and philosophical insight articulates key transcendentalist ideas, positioning the self as the ultimate source of meaning and understanding. Iconic essays like Self-Reliance, The Over-Soul, and History have inspired generations of thinkers, writers, and social reformers. This collection remains a foundational text for those interested in the intersections of self-discovery, natural philosophy, and American intellectual tradition.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet, recognized as a key figure in 19th-century American literature. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was raised in a Unitarian ministry family, which greatly influenced his intellectual growth. After studying at Harvard and initially pursuing a religious career, Emerson shifted focus to writing and public speaking, exploring themes of self-reliance, nature, and spirituality. A foundational figure in American transcendentalism, his Essays: First and Second Series (1841, 1844) solidified his status as a leading thinker. His renowned essay Self-Reliance urges individuals to trust their intuition and seek independence. Emerson's impactful writing and oratory inspired a generation to value individuality and question societal norms.

ESSAYS: FIRST SERIES

• 1. History. . 3
• 2. Self-Reliance. . 25
• 3. Compensation. . 51
• 4. Spiritual Laws. . 72
• 5. Love. . 93
• 6. Friendship. . 105
• 7. Prudence. . 121
• 8. Heroism. . 133
• 9. The Over-Soul. . 146
• 10. Circles. . 164
• 11. Intellect. . 177
• 12. Art. . 190

ESSAYS: SECOND SERIES

• 1. The Poet. . 205
• 2. Experience. . 229
• 3. Character. . 253
• 4. Manners. . 269
• 5. Gifts. . 291
• 6. Nature. . 296
• 7. Politics. . 313
• 8. Nominalist and Realist. . 327
• 9. New England Reformers. . 342