Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Large Print - Self-Reliance, Nature, and Other Essays - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Beschreibung

Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: * 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. * Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. * Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. * Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In this collection of thought-provoking essays, Ralph Waldo Emerson invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. With passion and poetic depth, he explores themes of individuality, the profound influence of nature, and the strength found in self-trust and personal conviction. Each essay calls readers to transcend societal expectations, urging them to embrace authenticity and cultivate a deeper harmony between the human spirit and the natural world. Through his words, Emerson offers timeless guidance for those seeking a more purposeful life. Self-Reliance, Nature, and Other Essays stands as a cornerstone of American Transcendentalism, a movement that emphasized freedom, intuition, and spiritual connection over conformity and tradition. Written during a period of growing independence in America, Emerson's essays encouraged individuals to seek truth within themselves and to value the transformative power of nature. His influence shaped a generation of thinkers and writers, inspiring the pursuit of authenticity and inner conviction. Today, the collection endures as a profound meditation on individuality, resilience, and the search for meaning.

Autor

Ralph Waldo Emerson was a prominent 19th-century American essayist, philosopher, and poet. He was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, which emphasized self-reliance, individuality, and a deep connection to nature. Emerson's influential works inspired a generation to pursue personal authenticity and reject societal conformity.Born in 1803 in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson came from a family of ministers and attended Harvard University. Initially, he followed a path in ministry but left due to personal doubts and a desire for intellectual independence. This shift led him to focus on writing, where he explored philosophy and human spirituality.Emerson's legacy lies in his profound influence on American thought and literature, inspiring figures such as Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. His essays, particularly Self-Reliance and Nature, challenged readers to look within for truth and purpose. Emerson's work remains a foundation of American intellectual history, embodying ideals of self-expression and inner conviction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 594g
• ISBN-13: 9781834123141
• ISBN-10: 1834123143
• Artikelnr.: 75972053