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The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Brooks Atkinson, Mary Oliver, Ralph Waldo Emerson
tsenteme's review against another edition
5.0
Πολύ σπουδαίο μυαλό, παρότι άγνωστος στην Ευρώπη. Ο πρώτος τόμος είναι αυτός που αξίζει περισσότερο.
rclyburn's review against another edition
5.0
I do not agree with everything Emerson says, but he is a joy to disagree with. I particularly dislike his essay entitled "Wealth". I found his ban on legislation of the free market following decrying the power of the Rothschild's illogical. His affection for friends I found stilted. I found his poetry a touch narrative, but his prose elegant.
And I rather believe he married his first wife because he believed he was the sort of man who would marry a dying woman, rather than from any genuine love.
And I rather believe he married his first wife because he believed he was the sort of man who would marry a dying woman, rather than from any genuine love.
empire's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
marisstella10526's review against another edition
5.0
Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of the best thinkers of the American renaissance of the 19th century. In this collection of some of his most important works you will find wisdom and a guide on how to truly live and be the best version of yourself in a world obsessed with superficiality. Even though him and I may disagree on theological points, (he is a Unitarian), he still gives sound wisdom. I recommend that everyone read this book at least once.
jmsweevils's review against another edition
5.0
I now understand why Emerson's essays have stood the test of time, and why the writing is so well-loved. Quote-able and able to put into practice. His essays have changed my soul.
sarahbotreads's review against another edition
5.0
To be honest, I haven't even come close to reading this entire book - I think I was assigned two or three essays in a college sophomore English class. But the presence of "Self-Reliance" alone makes it an essential part of my desert-island library. This is the essay where Emerson makes the famous statement "Trust thyself," and the rest of the essay lays out why. "Self-Reliance" is the ultimate weapon against any bout of insecurity or low self-esteem.
senid's review against another edition
The formal language and depth of the philosophy/theology are beyond me.
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