Essays, Second Series

Name: Essays, Second Series
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson
ISBN: 9781987113259

Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Narrator: Kenny Davis

Unabridged: 5 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Loudly.

Published: 03/27/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Literary Collections, Self-help

Synopsis

"Essays, Second Series" is a collection of essays by the American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, first published in 1844. In this collection, Emerson explores a wide range of philosophical, moral, and literary topics, reflecting his transcendentalist worldview and his belief in the power of the individual to shape society and create meaning in the world. The essays in this series are characterized by their profound insights into the human condition, their celebration of self-reliance and individualism, and their emphasis on the importance of intuition and the natural world. Some of the essays in this collection include "The Poet," "Experience," "Nature," "Politics," and "The Over-Soul." Overall, "Essays, Second Series" is a timeless work that continues to inspire readers with its wisdom and insight into the human experience

About Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-nineteenth century. Although he began his career as a Unitarian minister, he gradually moved away from the religious and social beliefs of his contemporaries, formulating and expressing the philosophy of transcendentalism instead. Seen as a champion of individualism and a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, he disseminated his thoughts through published essays and public lectures across the United States.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nathan on February 14, 2020

In reading this book it is easy to see why Emerson was celebrated in his own day but why he has a less than stellar reputation as a philosopher in our own day. As someone who reads the book from the point of view of a Christian, the author appears to be engaged in the most banal and superficial sor......more

Goodreads review by Adam on March 16, 2022

Mostly disappointing but redeemed somewhat by a few nuggets of gold that I highlighted. When I began to read this volume at first I was impressed by Emerson's command of the English language. I felt I hadn't read anyone else describe things as he did. However, as I read further into his essays I sta......more

Goodreads review by Sunil on February 20, 2022

Did not know words could do that! It was heard to read at first and I almost gave up but once I got past the initial bumps, it really opened up and I was able to marvel the incredible writing. Be patient and take your time to savor every sentence.......more

Goodreads review by Ali on January 04, 2024

Another awesome book by Ralph Waldo Emerson ;)......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on January 22, 2025

With occasional snippets of wisdom, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s collection of essays can offer helpful insights for those unfamiliar with self-reflection. His thoughts, while in equal portions interesting and self-righteous, with moments of piercing lucency, smack of a surprisingly edifying, yet unnecessa......more