Self-Reliance and Other Essays

In this definitive collection of essays including the poignant title essay Self-Reliance Ralph Waldo Emerson expounds on the importance of trusting your soul as well as divine providence to carve out a life. A firm believer in nonconformity Emerson celebrates the individual and stresses the value of listening to the inner voice unique to each of useven when it defies society''s expectations.Self-Reliance and Other Essays is the perfect companion for those who have marched to the beat of a different drummer and wish to better understand the transcendentalist leader''s groundbreaking philosophy to find personal fulfillment.AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from iconic authors. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or revisit an old favorite these new editions open the door to the stories and ideas that have shaped our world.Revised edition: Previously published as Self-Reliance and Other Essays this edition of Self-Reliance and Other Essays (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.