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The essays in this book, first published in 1860, were developed from a series of lectures on “The Conduct of Life” delivered by Emerson during the early 1850s. The published essays show Emerson’s interest in many practical aspects of human life, and reflect his increasing involvement in politics during the decade before the Civil War.

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Note on Numbering Abbreviations Historical Introduction Statement of Editorial Principles Textual Introduction 1. Fate 2. Power 3. Wealth 4 Culture 5. Behavior 6. Worship 7. Considerations by the Way 8. Beauty 9. Illusions Notes Textual Apparatus Annex A: The Manuscripts Appendix: Alterations in the Manuscripts Annex B: Emerson's Corrections and Emendations Annex C: Parallel Passages Index

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A Hardback by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Barbara L. Packer, Joseph Slater

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    Publisher: Harvard University Press
    Publication Date: 27/02/2004
    ISBN13: 9780674011908, 978-0674011908
    ISBN10: 0674011902
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    The essays in this book, first published in 1860, were developed from a series of lectures on “The Conduct of Life” delivered by Emerson during the early 1850s. The published essays show Emerson’s interest in many practical aspects of human life, and reflect his increasing involvement in politics during the decade before the Civil War.

    Table of Contents
    Note on Numbering Abbreviations Historical Introduction Statement of Editorial Principles Textual Introduction 1. Fate 2. Power 3. Wealth 4 Culture 5. Behavior 6. Worship 7. Considerations by the Way 8. Beauty 9. Illusions Notes Textual Apparatus Annex A: The Manuscripts Appendix: Alterations in the Manuscripts Annex B: Emerson's Corrections and Emendations Annex C: Parallel Passages Index

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