Explore the timeless wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson through this classic collection titled "Essays and Poems of Emerson," with an introduction by Stuart P. Sherman, Professor of English at the University of Illinois. This first edition, published in 1921 by Harcourt, Brace and Company, offers readers a curated selection of Emerson's most influential essays and poems, thoughtfully introduced to provide context and deeper understanding.
The book features a blue cloth hardcover with gilt lettering and a decorative border on the front cover. Inside, the contents are clearly organized and include notable essays such as "Nature," "Self-Reliance," and "The American Scholar." This edition is a valuable addition for collectors, literature enthusiasts, and scholars interested in American transcendentalism and Emerson's enduring literary legacy. Its age and publisher mark it as a distinguished early 20th-century publication.
