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. Published in 1856, this was one of his most popular books,
perhaps because of its playfulness and wit and clarity of
style.
"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 historical introduction to this fullscale critical edition,
places "English Traits" in the context of Emerson's career and
travels, and discusses the book's contemporary reception. The
explanatory notes provide a treasury of helpful information. This
is the definitive scholarly edition of "English Traits."
Historical Introduction by Philip Nicoloff
Notes by Robert E. Burkholder
Text Established and Textual Introduction and Apparatus by
Douglas Emory Wilson
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