Project Gutenberg 2001-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 798 Emerson, Ralph Waldo 1803 1882 Emerson, R. W. (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, R. Waldo (Ralph Waldo) Emerson, Waldo Essays — Second Series Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays:_Second_Series The poet -- Experience -- Character -- Manners -- Gifts -- Nature -- Politics -- Nominalist and realist -- New England reformers. Produced by Tony Adam, and David Widger "Essays — Second Series" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of reflective essays likely written during the mid-19th century. The opening essay, titled "The Poet," explores the nature and role of the poet within society, emphasizing the deep connection between beauty, truth, and individual expression. Emerson suggests that true poetry transcends mere skill with language; it demands a profound understanding of beauty and the obligation to articulate truths that many people cannot express themselves. The beginning of the work elaborates on the relationship between beauty and the human experience, positing that the poet acts as an intermediary between nature and humanity. Emerson critiques those who superficially engage with art and culture, arguing that true poets grasp the essence of existence and articulate the multifaceted beauty of life. He reflects on the need for genuine expression and the transformative power of poetry, claiming that a true poet embodies the divine and brings forth beauty as a powerful force capable of raising the human spirit. Through rich imagery and philosophical musings, Emerson sets the stage for a deeper exploration of art, consciousness, and individuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American essays -- 19th century PS Text Harvard Classics Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 391860 2025-07-02T04:48:14.841150 text/html 384839 2013-02-01T15:26:12 text/html 228180 2025-07-02T04:48:21.405136 application/epub+zip 232470 2025-07-02T04:48:17.672155 application/epub+zip 219675 2025-07-02T04:48:16.574175 application/epub+zip 403404 2025-07-02T04:48:24.407141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385962 2025-07-02T04:48:20.749184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344709 2022-09-02T06:41:53.358479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352892 2025-07-02T04:48:14.450195 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 352675 2008-12-01T10:07:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18954 2025-07-02T04:48:24.530105 application/rdf+xml 15408 2025-07-02T04:48:17.064172 image/jpeg 4103 2025-07-02T04:48:16.817175 image/jpeg 144661 2013-02-01T15:26:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 140018 2008-12-01T11:48:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 224036 2025-07-02T04:48:14.872184 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