Description
1934 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This Heritage Press edition of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s seminal “Essays” combines two of the transcendentalist philosopher’s most influential works: the First and Second Series. Published in 1934, this volume offers a window into the intellectual ferment of 19th-century New England, where Emerson emerged as a leading voice of the transcendentalist movement. His essays, including classics like “Self-Reliance” and “The Over-Soul,” challenged conventional thinking and urged individuals to seek truth through personal experience and intuition. Emerson’s elegant prose and profound insights on nature, individuality, and spirituality continue to resonate today, making this collection a treasured addition to any library. Despite its age and minor wear, this copy retains the integrity of Emerson’s timeless wisdom, inviting readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and intellectual enlightenment.
