Representative Men

Seven Lectures - Including: Uses of Great Men, Plato or the Philosopher, Swedenborg or the Mystic, Montaigne or the Skeptic, Shakspeare or the Poet, Napoleon Man of the World AND Goethe or the Writer

Autori

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

Parametri

• 132 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Classici
• Filosofia
• Saggistica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book presents a series of lectures that explore the influence of seven significant figures in history and literature. Each lecture delves into the unique contributions and philosophies of these individuals, including Plato's philosophical insights, Swedenborg's mysticism, Montaigne's skepticism, Shakespeare's poetic genius, Napoleon's worldly perspective, and Goethe's literary prowess. Through these analyses, the work examines the broader implications of greatness and the roles these men played in shaping thought and culture.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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