John Jay Chapman

Broschiertes Buch

Emerson and Other Essays

Beschreibung

John Jay Chapman's "Emerson and Other Essays" offers a compelling exploration of Ralph Waldo Emerson's life and profound influence on American thought. This volume delves into Emerson's philosophy and literary contributions, examining his pivotal role in shaping American transcendentalism. Chapman's critical essays provide valuable insights into Emerson's intellectual landscape and his lasting impact on American literature. Beyond its focus on Emerson, the book also includes other insightful essays reflecting Chapman's own perspectives on literature, philosophy, and society. A significant contribution to literary criticism and biography, this book remains essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the intellectual currents of 19th-century America and the enduring legacy of Ralph Waldo Emerson. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of this historical text for scholars and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

John Jay Chapman was an American author who lived from March 2, 1862, to November 4, 1933. He was born on March 2, 1862, in New York City. Born in 1833, Henry Grafton Chapman Jr. was a broker who rose to become president of the New York Stock Exchange. His mother was Eleanor Kingsland Jay, who died in 1921. One of the most important people fighting against slavery was his paternal grandma, Maria Weston Chapman. She worked on The Liberator with William Lloyd Garrison. The U.S. Minister to Austria-Hungary from 1817 to 1894, John Jay, was his maternal grandfather. Eleanor Kingsland (née Field) Jay was his maternal grandmother. The chief justice of the US Supreme Court, John Jay, was the grandfather of his grandfather. William Jay was the father of his grandfather. He went to school at Harvard University and at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. After finishing from Harvard in 1884, he went on a tour of Europe before going back to Harvard Law School to study again. He became a lawyer in 1888 and worked as a lawyer until 1898. At the same time, he was getting noticed as a writer of great skill. Originality and beautiful language are hallmarks of his work, and many reviewers put him at the top of the list of American essayists of his time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 102
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 154g
• ISBN-13: 9781022909427
• ISBN-10: 1022909428
• Artikelnr.: 74070821