Ralph Waldo Emerson, an Essay

Morley's biographical study of the great American philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was first published in 1891, and remains a valuable introduction to Emerson's life and work. Drawing on a range of sources, including Emerson's own writings and letters, Morley provides a nuanced and insightful portrait of this influential figure in American intellectual history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.