Description
Book SynopsisThis searching and distinctive portrayal of English culture offers a revealing perspective on American viewpoints and preoccupations in the mid-19th century. It is also notable for revealing an interesting side of Emerson’s complex character; here we find a practical Yankee, analyzing English power, resourcefulness, determination, and materialism.
Table of ContentsHistorical Introduction Statement of Editorial Principles Textual Introduction 1. First Visit to England 2. Voyage to England 3. Land 4. Race 5. Ability 6. Manners 7. Truth 8. Character 9. Cockayne 10. Wealth 11. Aristocracy 12. Universities 13. Religion 14. Literature 15. The "Times" 16. Stonehenge 17. Personal 18. Result 19. Speech at Manchester Notes Textual Apparatus Annex A: Emerson's Corrections and Emendations Annex B: Parallel Passages Index
