Project Gutenberg 2004-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 329 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) Emerson, Ralph Waldo 1803 1882 Emerson, R. W. (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, R. Waldo (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, Waldo Norton, Charles Eliot 1827 1908 The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol. I Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlyle%E2%80%93Emerson_correspondence "The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol. I" is a collection of letters between two influential literary figures written during the mid-19th century. The book showcases the intellectual and emotional exchange between Carlyle, a Scottish historian and essayist, and Emerson, an American philosopher and poet. Their correspondence not only highlights their personal friendship but also delves into their thoughts on literature, philosophy, and the cultural landscapes of England and America, reflecting their mutual respect and admiration for each other's work. The opening of this volume sets the stage for their correspondence, beginning with a warm acknowledgment of their friendship and admiration for each other's intellectual pursuits. Emerson expresses his delight in meeting Carlyle, noting how solitary yet captivating the latter's life is at Craigenputtock. Carlyle reciprocates this affection in his letter, celebrating the connection that transcends geographical boundaries and recognizing the significance of their shared philosophical values. The letters highlight themes of solitude, literary struggle, and the pursuit of truth, as both thinkers navigate the challenges of their times while inspiring one another through their written words. Their exchanges set a profound tone for what promises to be an enlightening collection that blends personal reflection with broader philosophical discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence Authors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 -- Correspondence Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 -- Correspondence Historians -- Great Britain -- Correspondence PR PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: American Literature 567851 2025-08-06T06:04:33.858039 text/html 567672 2024-11-06T08:42:40.156959 2023-10-06T09:43:55.573611 text/html text/html 326327 2025-08-06T06:04:42.832483 application/epub+zip 333763 2025-08-06T06:04:37.264530 application/epub+zip 299074 2025-08-06T06:04:36.037526 application/epub+zip 648388 2025-08-06T06:04:47.028450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 612717 2025-08-06T06:04:42.020599 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398993 2022-09-07T02:57:37.866534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531430 2025-08-06T06:04:33.383063 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 511607 2024-10-28T20:32:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20108 2025-08-06T06:04:47.164437 application/rdf+xml 25156 2025-08-06T06:04:36.549492 image/jpeg 4631 2025-08-06T06:04:36.298495 image/jpeg 322757 2025-08-06T06:04:33.906026 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia