Most of Emerson's essays

Most of Emerson's essays emerged as lectures first and were later edited for printing. There are two main collections, Essays: First Series and Essays: Second Series, that include the quintessence of his work. This is the extended annotated edition containing a rare biological essay about Emerson and his life.

Contents

Essays, First Series

I. History.
II. Self-Reliance.
III. Compensation.
IV. Spiritual Laws.
V. Love.
VI. Friendship.
VII. Prudence.
VIII. Heroism.
IX. The Over-Soul.
X. Circles.
XI. Intellect.
XII. Art.

Essays, Second Series

I. The Poet.
II. Experience.
III. Character.
IV. Manners.
V. Gifts.
VI. Nature.
VII. Politics.
VIII. Nonimalist And Realist.
New England Reformers