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Parnassus

Parnassus

Paperback

PhilosophyLetters & EssaysGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1162931086
ISBN13: 9781162931081
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 572
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Parnassus by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of his essays and poems that explore various themes such as nature, spirituality, and the human condition. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains his essays on topics such as Nature, Self-Reliance, and The Over-Soul, while the second part is a collection of his poems.In the essays, Emerson emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, individualism, and the power of nature. He encourages readers to trust their own instincts and to seek their own truth, rather than following the opinions of others. He also explores the idea of the oversoul, a universal spirit that connects all living beings, and the importance of spiritual growth and self-improvement.The poems in Parnassus reflect many of the same themes as the essays, with a focus on the beauty of nature, the importance of individualism, and the search for spiritual enlightenment. Some of the most famous poems in the collection include The Rhodora, Brahma, and The Sphinx.Overall, Parnassus is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of essays and poems that continue to be widely read and studied today. Emerson's ideas about self-reliance, individualism, and spirituality continue to resonate with readers and inspire them to seek their own truth and live their best lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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