Emerson's Truth, Emerson's Wisdom - Transcendental Advice for Everyday Life (Paperback)

This book introduces Ralph Waldo Emerson's Transcendental philosophy to a modern reader. It takes the unique approach of coupling a generous sampling of his essential writings (essays, poems, lectures, and addresses) with a discussion of the biographical and historical circumstances from which they arose. Emerson's essay "Experience" and his poem "Threnody," for example, are far more approachable when they are directly connected to the untimely and tragic death of his infant son, Waldo. His essay "Politics" can be more easily understood in the context of his crusade against slavery. In presenting Emerson in his private as well as his public roles as husband, father, friend, and citizen, it is possible to trace the thread of his experience through the fabric of his thought. The second goal of this book is to indicate how Emerson's timeless wisdom can serve readers today in discovering spiritual truth, developing self-reliance, dealing with bereavement and loss, experiencing both personal love and cosmic love, achieving worldly success, and more.

General

Imprint:	American Transcendental Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	August 2010
Authors:	Ralph Waldo Emerson • Len Gougeon
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-0-615-34845-2
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > General
LSN:	0-615-34845-9
Barcode:	9780615348452

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