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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Born on May 25, Ralph Waldo Emerson came from a long line of
merchants on his mother’s side and preachers on his father’s side. It is
possibly this unique conglomeration of life experiences that lead Emerson
to be possibly one of the greatest and most influential essayists and
thinkers of all time. Emerson was taught at a very young age not to be
dependent on others (a corner stone in his transcendental beli ....
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.... its characteristic and beautiful activity.”
Over the years Emerson became interested in the church and eventually
enrolled in divinity school. In 1829 Emerson married seventeen year old
Ellen Tucker, however seven months later, she died of “consumption.” With
Ellen’s death, Emerson’s and most tender and loving relationship was lost.
It is possible that this tragedy was a mitigating factor in Emerson’s
satirical summation of humanity. A year later with the words, “I have
some ....
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