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LoC No.: 34025487
Title: Nature
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ruth Hart
Summary: "Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a philosophical essay written in the mid-19th century, which falls into the Transcendentalist genre. This influential work seeks to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world, advocating for a deep, original connection to the universe rather than one mediated through tradition and prior knowledge. Emerson emphasizes the importance of nature as a source of truth and inspiration, encouraging a personal and spiritual approach to experiencing the natural world. In "Nature," Emerson presents his ideas in a series of essays that delve into various aspects of nature and its significance in human life. He argues that nature serves multiple purposes: it offers commodities essential for survival, embodies beauty that can uplift the soul, and acts as a teacher that disciplines the mind and spirit. Each chapter reflects on different themes, such as the joy of solitude in nature, the interplay of beauty and truth, the power of language derived from natural symbols, and the spiritual dimension that connects humanity with the universe. Ultimately, Emerson posits that understanding and embracing nature leads to a more profound connection with one's self and the divine, suggesting that the exploration of nature is essentially an exploration of the human soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
EBook No.: 29433
Published: Jul 17, 2009
Downloads: 4591
Language: English
Subject: Nature
Subject: Philosophy, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 34025487
Title: Nature
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ruth Hart
Summary: "Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a philosophical essay written in the mid-19th century, which falls into the Transcendentalist genre. This influential work seeks to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world, advocating for a deep, original connection to the universe rather than one mediated through tradition and prior knowledge. Emerson emphasizes the importance of nature as a source of truth and inspiration, encouraging a personal and spiritual approach to experiencing the natural world. In "Nature," Emerson presents his ideas in a series of essays that delve into various aspects of nature and its significance in human life. He argues that nature serves multiple purposes: it offers commodities essential for survival, embodies beauty that can uplift the soul, and acts as a teacher that disciplines the mind and spirit. Each chapter reflects on different themes, such as the joy of solitude in nature, the interplay of beauty and truth, the power of language derived from natural symbols, and the spiritual dimension that connects humanity with the universe. Ultimately, Emerson posits that understanding and embracing nature leads to a more profound connection with one's self and the divine, suggesting that the exploration of nature is essentially an exploration of the human soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
EBook No.: 29433
Published: Jul 17, 2009
Downloads: 4591
Language: English
Subject: Nature
Subject: Philosophy, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.