The Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson Edited by Brooks Atkinson

Publisher: The Modern Library, New York Random House Edition: Random House Copyright 1940, 1950, renewed 1968 Year: 1968 Description: F, 930 pp.; The Modern Library Random House copyright edition 1968; The Selective Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a good representation of his writings including lectures, essays, letters, and poetry. One of America's most influential writers Emerson diverged from his Puritan roots and promoted transcendentalism integrating nature and science foundations in thought while promoting individualism and self reliance in his philosophical musings on the American character. He was also well known for his anti-slavery abolitionist views during his lifetime. This book is bound in reddish-brown cloth with modern library logo embossed on front board in upper right corner; gold lettering on upper spine highlights title, author and Modern Library; F dj. Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson Edited by Brooks Atkinson