Project Gutenberg 2001-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 712 Emerson, Ralph Waldo 1803 1882 Emerson, R. W. (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, R. Waldo (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, Waldo Essays — Second Series The poet -- Experience -- Character -- Manners -- Gifts -- Nature -- Politics -- Nominalist and realist -- New England reformers. Produced by Tony Adam, and David Widger "Essays — Second Series" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of reflective essays likely written during the mid-19th century. The opening essay, titled "The Poet," explores the nature and role of the poet within society, emphasizing the deep connection between beauty, truth, and individual expression. Emerson suggests that true poetry transcends mere skill with language; it demands a profound understanding of beauty and the obligation to articulate truths that many people cannot express themselves. The beginning of the work elaborates on the relationship between beauty and the human experience, positing that the poet acts as an intermediary between nature and humanity. Emerson critiques those who superficially engage with art and culture, arguing that true poets grasp the essence of existence and articulate the multifaceted beauty of life. He reflects on the need for genuine expression and the transformative power of poetry, claiming that a true poet embodies the divine and brings forth beauty as a powerful force capable of raising the human spirit. Through rich imagery and philosophical musings, Emerson sets the stage for a deeper exploration of art, consciousness, and individuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American essays -- 19th century PS Text Harvard Classics Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature 391757 391758 2024-10-02T05:26:45.605378 2023-10-02T05:20:00.098286 text/html text/html 384839 2013-02-01T15:26:12 text/html; charset=us-ascii 144661 2013-02-01T15:26:14 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 228106 2024-10-02T05:26:53.065349 application/epub+zip 232485 2024-10-02T05:26:48.851356 application/epub+zip 219690 2024-10-02T05:26:47.622381 application/epub+zip 403416 2024-10-02T05:26:56.470315 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385962 2024-10-02T05:26:52.317358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344709 2022-09-02T06:41:53.358479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352892 352870 2024-10-02T05:26:45.216456 2023-10-02T05:19:59.816300 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 352675 2008-12-01T10:07:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 140018 2008-12-01T11:48:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19801 2024-10-02T05:26:56.633306 application/rdf+xml 15408 2024-10-02T05:26:48.178384 image/jpeg 4103 2024-10-02T05:26:47.897357 image/jpeg 223997 2024-10-02T05:26:45.641407 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