Ralph Waldo Emerson
Oliver Wendell Holmes, the poet, essayist and physician, wrote this life of Ralph Waldo Emerson for the American Men of Letters series in 1885, three years after Emerson's death. Holmes had known his subject for decades, and he combines biography with commentary. He follows Emerson from his family of ministers and his years in the pulpit through his first trip to Europe, his marriage and settlement in Concord, the publication of Nature in 1836 and the Divinity School Address of 1838, to the essays, poems and lecture tours of his maturity. Holmes quotes generously, writes with affection and urbanity, and is candid about where he and Emerson differed. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson by Oliver Wendell Holmes can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Ralph Waldo Emerson online?
Yes. Ralph Waldo Emerson opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Ralph Waldo Emerson is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson in the public domain?
Yes. Ralph Waldo Emerson by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Ralph Waldo Emerson?
About 6 h 46 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Ralph Waldo Emerson?
Ralph Waldo Emerson by Oliver Wendell Holmes is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
