Essays — First Series by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Pioneer History
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
English
"Essays — First Series" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of essays published in 1841 concerning transcendentalism. The book contains twelve essays exploring fundamental human experiences and philosophical concepts, including the famous "Self-Reliance." Topics range from history and friendship to intellect and art, each examining essential que...
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Jackson Gonzalez
3 months ago

From the very first page, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Elizabeth Lee
1 month ago

To be perfectly clear, the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. This deserves far more attention.

Elijah Hall
3 months ago

I stumbled upon this by accident and the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. Absolutely essential reading.

Susan Moore
1 month ago

I needed a solid reference and the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. This turned out to be a great decision.

Richard Gonzalez
4 months ago

As someone who reads a lot, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. I will be reading more from this author.

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