Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-nineteenth century. His essays — including Self-Reliance, Nature and The Over-Soul — are foundational texts of American thought, championing individualism, self-reliance and a spiritual connection with the natural world. Emerson's influence on American literature, philosophy and culture is immeasurable, and his ideas continue to resonate with readers seeking wisdom about how to live authentically. His books and audiobooks offer readers and listeners timeless philosophical insight from one of America's greatest thinkers.