Society and solitude: Twelve chapters

Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Essays
• Book language: English
• 171 pages

A collection of twelve essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, first published in 1870. Emerson reflects on how individuals balance life with others and solitary reflection, and on topics such as civilization, art, books, work, courage, and old age. It is worth listening for his clear, thoughtful prose and insights into American transcendentalist thought.

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