Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nickname: Waldo
Born: May 25, 1803
Died: April 27, 1882
Nationality: American
Profession: writer

About Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882), known as Waldo, was a leading American essayist lecturer and philosopher. He led the Transcendentalist movement. Emerson was a champion of individualism and critical thinking. His essay "Nature" formulated Transcendentalism. His speech "The American Scholar" was called America's "intellectual Declaration of Independence". He wrote extensively on individuality freedom and the relationship between the soul and the world.

Notable Works & Achievements

Works: Author of 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature'
Achievements: Leader of the Transcendentalist movement

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Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson about Dreams

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