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100 1 _aEmerson, Ralph Waldo,
_d1803-1882
245 1 0 _aLetters and social aims
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-08-12
505 0 _aPoetry and imagination -- Social aims -- Eloquence -- Resources -- The comic -- Quotation and originality -- Progress of culture -- Persian poetry -- Inspiration -- Greatness -- Immortality.
508 _aEmmanuel Ackerman, Laura Natal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Letters and Social Aims" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes surrounding the role of eloquence, poetry, imagination, and social interaction in shaping human experience and cultural norms. Emerson, a key figure in the transcendentalist movement, addresses the intersection of individual thought and societal influence. At the start of this collection, Emerson introduces the intricate relationship between matter and imagination, emphasizing the role of poetry and thoughtful perception in understanding the world. He reflects on how the essence of life is often expressed through symbols and metaphors found in nature, suggesting that these connections are crucial for both personal and communal understanding. The opening also touches upon the significance of manners and their impact on social interactions, establishing a foundational appreciation for the role of eloquence and refined behavior in human connections. Through these insights, Emerson sets the stage for deeper explorations of social aims and the transformative power of art and communication throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1875
653 _aAmerican essays -- 19th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/letterssocialaim00emer
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71393
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