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Essays: Second Series Kindle Edition

by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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This collection of the second series of essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson collects some of the classic thoughts of this important American and leader of the Transcendentalist movement. Contained in this volume are the following essays: The Poet, Experience, Character, Manners, Gifts, Nature, Politics, Nominalist and Realist, and New England Reformers.
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    978-1420929294
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    On Kindle Scribe
  3. Publisher
    Digireads.com
  4. Publication date
    December 8, 2009
  5. Language
    English
  6. File size
    402 KB
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Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882), who went by his middle name Waldo, [8] was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0030AOBPC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Digireads.com (December 8, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 8, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 402 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 154 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1515023788
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 60 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Carol Spears
5.0 out of 5 stars hmm Emerson....
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2014
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I read once that Emerson set the style for writers from the United States. He writes in a simple and elegant poetic style that was something like a music in my mind after having read a bunch of Europeans from his era and before. His essay on politics in particular should be a must read before you cast your vote!
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Kate's Titles
5.0 out of 5 stars Emerson is for thinkers.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2016
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Emerson is for everyone: everyone who can take the time to read and absorb his philosophies. You can't go wrong unless you don't like philosophical essays.
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Thomas Lavelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Essays - Second Series
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2013
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More Emerson. One set of essays is enough for casual readers to get the gist of RWE, but "Nature" is often seen as his greatest hit, and "The Poets" speaks to the role of creativity in the Transcendental project.
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Harry Arianas
5.0 out of 5 stars Essays, Second Series...Enjoyable and Educational
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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What's not to love about Emerson? If you are a fan of 1800's AmLit, you will enjoy. Just bring along a dictionary!
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Silvia Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
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Love it....Love it! I have been trying to find the book, but I guess an electronic copy works better since I will forever own it on my kindle!
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Mathis Geraldine
3.0 out of 5 stars Totally junk!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
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You will be disappointed. Didn't like it.
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doctorbob
2.0 out of 5 stars A classic, in classical language
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013
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These were some of my grandfather's favorites, and I have found some golden nuggets here that I share with friends. BUT, the language is that of 19th century writers and is very difficult to handle. It assumes a knowledge of Latin, Greek, and the classics that any 19th century scholar would have. It's a hard read.
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pavansurya
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on August 24, 2016
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informative ans knowledge
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Tyler Durden
5.0 out of 5 stars 6 Sterne
Reviewed in Germany on January 3, 2016
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Die beiden schlechten Bewertungen sind total sinnfrei. Emerson ist ein Genie und seine Gedanken und Ideen bereichern jedes Leben. Kann ich jedem empfehlen!
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Danny Amoah
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2012
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I am biased because I love the Author, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and all his works. It has thought me great deal in my present life. I recommend it to anyone. Moreoever, it's free.
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Mr. H. Morrison
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2018
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Some good essays but in general I found the first series edition more interesting.
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Birte
3.0 out of 5 stars gut
Reviewed in Germany on September 12, 2013
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Der kostenlose Download ging sehr schnell, also ohne Probleme und war wie im Internet beschrieben. Immer wieder gerne! Vielen Dank!
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