Ralph Waldo Emerson
American essayist, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882) lead Transcendentalism in the early nineteenth century and greatly influenced the later New Thought movement. Summing up his work, Emerson said that his primary principle was "the infinitude of the private man", and advised to "make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." His First Series collects together the following 12 essays: History, Self-Reliance,
...6) Circles
7) Prudence
8) Compensation
9) Heroism
11) Gifts
12) Friendship
13) Manners
With his famed 1836 essay "Nature," Transcendentalist leader Ralph Waldo Emerson argued that interactions with nature are the most valuable form of spiritual experience. But how do you carry the insights gained from nature back into the real world? In this compelling collection of essays, which some critics identify as Emerson's most accomplished work, the writer offers advice for balancing a love of nature with everyday responsibilities.