Project Gutenberg 2004-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 149 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) Emerson, Ralph Waldo 1803 1882 Emerson, R. W. (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, R. Waldo (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, Waldo Norton, Charles Eliot 1827 1908 The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol. I Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. "The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol. I" is a collection of letters between two influential literary figures written during the mid-19th century. The book showcases the intellectual and emotional exchange between Carlyle, a Scottish historian and essayist, and Emerson, an American philosopher and poet. Their correspondence not only highlights their personal friendship but also delves into their thoughts on literature, philosophy, and the cultural landscapes of England and America, reflecting their mutual respect and admiration for each other's work. The opening of this volume sets the stage for their correspondence, beginning with a warm acknowledgment of their friendship and admiration for each other's intellectual pursuits. Emerson expresses his delight in meeting Carlyle, noting how solitary yet captivating the latter's life is at Craigenputtock. Carlyle reciprocates this affection in his letter, celebrating the connection that transcends geographical boundaries and recognizing the significance of their shared philosophical values. The letters highlight themes of solitude, literary struggle, and the pursuit of truth, as both thinkers navigate the challenges of their times while inspiring one another through their written words. Their exchanges set a profound tone for what promises to be an enlightening collection that blends personal reflection with broader philosophical discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence Authors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 -- Correspondence Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 -- Correspondence Historians -- Great Britain -- Correspondence PR PS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Literature 567679 2024-10-06T08:42:25.873934 2023-10-06T09:43:55.352621 text/html text/html 567672 2024-10-06T08:42:26.187935 2023-10-06T09:43:55.573611 text/html text/html 326237 2024-10-06T08:42:36.337883 application/epub+zip 333748 2024-10-06T08:42:30.044896 application/epub+zip 299059 2024-10-06T08:42:28.679917 application/epub+zip 648412 2024-10-06T08:42:41.071858 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 612747 2024-10-06T08:42:35.436877 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398993 2022-09-07T02:57:37.866534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531447 531475 2024-10-06T08:42:25.358936 2023-10-06T09:43:54.971611 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 531319 2020-12-18T08:43:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 213234 2020-12-18T08:43:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21864 2024-10-06T08:42:41.205858 application/rdf+xml 25156 2024-10-06T08:42:29.227899 image/jpeg 4631 2024-10-06T08:42:28.950909 image/jpeg 322694 2024-10-06T08:42:26.239935 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia