Society and Solitude Twelve Chapters
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
Length7h
About this audiobook
This book of twelve essays published in 1875 is a collection of lectures delivered throughout Emerson's career. Composed with his characteristic spark and wit, they are touching reflections on a life well spent. Each chapter begins with lines of verse followed by his narratives which share a common cheerful theme: the world is filled with goodness for those willing to receive it.
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GenrePhilosophy, Psychology
Length7 hrs
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Publish dateNov 24, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SOCIETY AND SOLITUDE.
6BOOKS.
2CIVILIZATION.
7CLUBS.
3ART.
8COURAGE.
4ELOQUENCE. (pt. 1)
9SUCCESS.
5ELOQUENCE. (pt. 2)
10OLD AGE.
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