Biography and Memoir

Ralph Waldo Emerson

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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In "Ralph Waldo Emerson," Oliver Wendell Holmes delves into the life and philosophy of one of America's most profound thinkers. Through a blend of biographical analysis and literary critique, Holmes paints a vivid portrait of Emerson's transcendentalist ideals, highlighting his profound impact on American literature and culture. The narrative is elegantly crafted, utilizing a conversational tone that both engages and enlightens the reader, while placing Emerson's contributions within the broader context of 19th-century American intellectualism. Holmes, a contemporary of Emerson and himself a significant figure in the American literary and medical communities, draws upon his experiences and the prevailing intellectual currents of his time to explore Emerson's radical ideas about individuality, nature, and society. As a friend and admirer, Holmes offers unique insights into Emerson's character and motivations, navigating the intersection of philosophy and personal narrative with deftness and precision. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the foundations of American thought and literature. Holmes' reflective and intimate portrayal not only honors Emerson's legacy but also invites readers to ponder the relevance of his ideas in today's world, making it a timeless exploration of the human spirit.

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GenreBiography and Memoir

Length9 hrs 41 mins

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Publish dateSep 4, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

20CHAPTER II.

2NOTE.

21CHAPTER III.

3CHAPTER II.

22Section 2. In September, 1835, Emerson was married to Miss Lydia Jackson, of Plymouth, Massachusetts. The wedding took place in the fine old mansion known as the Winslow House, Dr. Le Baron Russell and his sister standing up with the bridegroom and his bride. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson went to reside in the house in which he passed the rest of his life, and in which Mrs. Emerson and their daughter still reside. This is the &quot;plain, square, wooden house,&quot; with horse-chestnut trees in the front yard, and evergreens around it, which has been so often described and figured. It is without pretensions, but not without an air of quiet dignity. A full and well-illustrated account of it and its arrangements and surroundings is given in &quot;Poets&#x27; Homes,&quot; by Arthur Gilman and others, published by D. Lothrop &amp; Company in 1879.

4CHAPTER III.

23Section 3. In the year 1836 there was published in Boston a little book of less than a hundred very small pages, entitled &quot;Nature.&quot; It bore no name on its title-page, but was at once attributed to its real author, Ralph Waldo Emerson.

5CHAPTER IV.

24TO JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE.

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6CHAPTER V.

25Section 2. Emerson&#x27;s first volume of his collected Essays was published in 1841. In the reprint it contains the following Essays: History; Self-Reliance; Compensation; Spiritual Laws; Love; Friendship; Prudence; Heroism; The Over-Soul; Circles; Intellect; Art. &quot;The Young American,&quot; which is now included in the volume, was not delivered until 1844.

7CHAPTER VI.

26CHAPTER VI.

8CHAPTER VII.

27CHAPTER VII.

9CHAPTER VIII.

28CHAPTER VIII.

10CHAPTER IX

29CHAPTER IX.

11CHAPTER X.

30CHAPTER X.

12CHAPTER XI.

31DR. LE BARON RUSSELL