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Title: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Ralph Waldo Emerson" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and influence of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet known for his role in the transcendentalist movement. The book explores Emerson's familial background, education, personal development, and philosophical contributions, presenting a comprehensive view of his life's trajectory and intellectual evolution. The beginning of the book introduces Emerson's early years, detailing his birth in Boston in 1803 and his upbringing in a family of ministers. It describes his educational journey, highlighting his time at Harvard and his early aspirations toward a career in the ministry, which later influenced his philosophical views. Furthermore, the text outlines the significant relationships and formative experiences that shaped his character, including his interactions with fellow intellectuals and the impact of his family's academic legacy. Through a series of personal anecdotes and observations from those who knew him, the opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of Emerson's profound ideas and the principles he espoused throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 12700

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Ralph Waldo Emerson" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and influence of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet known for his role in the transcendentalist movement. The book explores Emerson's familial background, education, personal development, and philosophical contributions, presenting a comprehensive view of his life's trajectory and intellectual evolution. The beginning of the book introduces Emerson's early years, detailing his birth in Boston in 1803 and his upbringing in a family of ministers. It describes his educational journey, highlighting his time at Harvard and his early aspirations toward a career in the ministry, which later influenced his philosophical views. Furthermore, the text outlines the significant relationships and formative experiences that shaped his character, including his interactions with fellow intellectuals and the impact of his family's academic legacy. Through a series of personal anecdotes and observations from those who knew him, the opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of Emerson's profound ideas and the principles he espoused throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 12700

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.