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"Chiunque voglia essere un uomo deve essere un anticonformista", proclama Ralph Waldo Emerson in questa versione audiobook di un saggio che parla di individualità e di fiducia in se stessi, e che se pur composto nel XIX secolo, contiene alcuni elementi ancora perfettamente centrati con l'epoca attuale. L'autore, vissuto nell'America dell'800, in questa famosa opera - come del resto per tutta la sua vita - propone un'etica individuale basata sulla certezza delle proprie idee e dei propri valori.

Queste 100 citazioni mirano a fornire l'accesso a un'opera o a una vita eccezionale, attraverso una selezione dei pensieri più eclatanti, in un formato accessibile a tutti. Una citazione è più di un estratto di un'affermazione, può essere un colpo di mente, una sintesi di un pensiero complesso, una massima, un'apertura a una riflessione più profonda.

The essay on Prudence was given as a lecture in a course on Human Culture in the winter of 1837-8. It was published in the first series of essays, which appeared in 1841. In it, Emerson describes Prudence as, "The virtue of the senses and admits to having little of it in himself."

Questo audiobook ti presenta un testo rarissimo, inedito in lingua italiana che racconta quasi in presa diretta il valore di uno dei più grandi uomini che la storia americana abbia avuto: Abraham Lincoln. Il ritratto è scritto da un altro grande uomo, un altro grande protagonista della cultura americana, Ralph Waldo Emerson.

This collection of 19th-century essays explores Emerson's thoughts about transcendentalism, individualism, and romanticism. The centerpiece of the collection, Emerson's masterpiece "Self-Reliance", explains the need for individuals to avoid conformity and false consistency so that they will be able to follow their own instincts and ideas.

"Chiunque voglia essere un uomo deve essere un anticonformista", proclama Ralph Waldo Emerson in questo saggio senza tempo. "Fidati di te stesso: ogni cuore vibra a questa corda di ferro. Accetta il posto che la divina provvidenza ha trovato per te, la società dei tuoi contemporanei, la connessione degli eventi. I grandi uomini hanno sempre fatto così, e si sono affidati infantilmente al genio della loro epoca, tradendo la loro percezione che l'assolutamente affidabile era seduto nel loro cuore, operando attraverso le loro mani, predominando in tutto il loro essere.

Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson, narrated by Richard Stibbard, is a foundational work of transcendentalist philosophy that explores the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.

Emerson's discourse on the laws of compensation, takes on the notion that one who has money must be wicked and those who do not must be good, among other topics. It appeared in his book Essays, first published in 1841.

This collection, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of 11 of the most renowned, widely-read, and essential philosophical works from Ancient Greece and Asia to 19th century America, including Meditations, The Republic, and more.

Walt Whitman said, "...poetry is the voice of the nation, expressing its deepest concerns, ambitions and longings," which is certainly true of the great classic poetry of America. This wide-ranging anthology, from the earliest poets of the 16th century to the present day, reflects the changing preoccupations and visions of Americans, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, E.E. Cummings, and more.

Circles is an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson, first published in 1841. The essay reflects on the vast array of circles one may find throughout nature and what is suggested by these circles in philosophical terms. In the opening line of the essay, Emerson states, "The eye is the first circle; the horizon which it forms is the second; and throughout nature this primary figure is repeated without end."

Dive into Representative Men, a captivating series of biographical lectures first published in 1850. Each chapter offers a profound philosophical exploration of the lives of six extraordinary intellectuals Plato, Swedenborg, Shakespeare, Montaigne, Napoleon, and Goethe. Through these engaging narratives, discover the essence of their thoughts and contributions that have shaped human understanding. Join us on this enlightening journey, introduced by S. Kovalchik, and gain insight into the minds that have influenced philosophy, literature, and beyond.

Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson with Conduct of Life, a captivating collection of essays that encapsulate his profound life experiences and reflections. Building on his earlier celebrated works, this essential volume not only provides invaluable guidance for navigating lifes complexities but also weaves together the rich lessons Emerson learned throughout his journey. Whether you seek inspiration or a deeper understanding of the human experience, this work promises to resonate and enlighten. (Summary by Daniel Christopher June)

In this vivifying omnibus, historian and popular voice of esoteric spirituality Mitch Horowitz abridges and introduces more than twenty world classics of inspiration, motivation, and successful living.

Emerson's ideas are alive and well and very much with us today. Consider that Emerson, now an establishment figure, was a rebel in his time. He could find no relevance in established religion. But, unlike others, he set out to reform it. Many of his ideas now seem obvious and as American as apple pie.

In 1834, Ralph Waldo Emerson, formerly a Unitarian minister, began a new career as a public lecturer. Nature (1836), his first published work, contained the essence of his transcendental philosophy. This collection contains 11 of his most celebrated and memorable essays....

À une époque où les modes et les recettes de bien-être font fureur, où les voyages et l'exotisme suscitent la frénésie, Ralph Waldo Emerson nous renvoie à l'intérieur de nous-mêmes pour goûter la sérénité. Selon lui, si l'expérience des autres et les distractions peuvent nous inspirer et nous distraire sainement, elles ne nous mènent nulle part si nous n'acceptons pas cette réalité de la condition humaine : la solitude de l'âme. Si le progrès des arts et des sciences nous rassure et nous facilite la vie au quotidien, la connaissance n'est toutefois d'aucun secours.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of The Snow-Storm by Ralph Waldo Emerson. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for February 2, 2025. ------ Ralph Waldo Emerson who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, minister, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. Friedrich Nietzsche thought he was "the most gifted of the Americans," and Walt Whitman called Emerson his "master". - Summary by Wikipedia

LibriVox volunteers bring you 28 different recordings of The Apology by Ralph Waldo Emerson. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of September 2, 2007.

First published anonymously in 1836, Nature marks the beginning both of Emerson’s literary career and the Transcendentalist movement. Asking why his generation “should not also enjoy an original relation to the universe,” Emerson argues that “Man is a god in ruins” who might yet be redeemed by the renewal of harmony with nature. Encompassing themes that would preoccupy him for years to come, including the repressive force of social routine, the divinity of nature, and the creative potential of the individual, Nature reflected recent developments in European philosophy and literature ...