English Traits
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About This Book
1909. At the time of Emerson's death, he was recognized as the foremost writer and thinker of his country; but this recognition had come only gradually. The candor and the vigor of his thinking had led him often to champion unpopular causes, and during his earlier years of authorship his departures form Unitarian orthodoxy were viewed with hostility and alarm. The spirit and ideas which constitute the essence of his teaching are fully expressed in the essays contained in this volume. Contents: American Scholar; An Address; Man the Reformer; Self-Reliance; Compensation; Friendship; Heroism; The...
Chapters (20)
- CONTENTS
- CHAPTER I.--FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND.
- CHAPTER II.--VOYAGE TO ENGLAND.
- CHAPTER III.--LAND.
- CHAPTER IV.--RACE.
- CHAPTER V.--ABILITY.
- CHAPTER VI.--MANNERS.
- CHAPTER VII.--TRUTH.
- CHAPTER VIII.--CHARACTER.
- CHAPTER IX.--COCKAYNE.
- CHAPTER X.--WEALTH.
- CHAPTER XI.--ARISTOCRACY.
- CHAPTER XII.--UNIVERSITIES.
- CHAPTER XIII.--RELIGION.
- CHAPTER XIV.--LITERATURE.
- CHAPTER XV.--THE "TIMES."
- CHAPTER XVI.--STONEHENGE.
- CHAPTER XVII.--PERSONAL.
- CHAPTER XVIII.--RESULT.
- CHAPTER XIX.--SPEECH AT MANCHESTER.
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