Emerson is Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, American thinker and poet. 1836 published the first novel on nature. His literary contributions are mainly prose and poetry.
Emerson is a representative figure who laid the foundation of American cultural spirit. Former American President Lincoln called him "Confucius of America" and "the father of American civilization". 1803 was born in Concord village near Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Boston on April 27th, 1982. His life almost spanned19th century America. When he was born, America was bustling but chaotic. Some people realize that this represents the rise of some new power, but no one can clearly express it. [ 1]
Early experience
Emerson came from a family of priests, and his father, William Emerson, was a famous missionary. Emerson is here.
His father died two weeks ago (18 1 1 year), and he was raised by his mother and aunt. The following year, he was sent to Boston Latin School. 18 17 10 years old, Emerson entered Harvard University and was appointed as a freshman representative, which gave him the opportunity to stay for free. In order to increase his meager salary, he will go to Uncle ripley's school in Watson, Massachusetts for tutoring and teaching during the winter vacation. During his school days, he read a lot of works by English romantic writers, enriching his thoughts and broadening his horizons. Emerson helped his brother set up a school for young girls in his mother's home after he graduated from Harvard University on 182 1. This was after he set up his own school in chelmsford. Emerson was in charge of this school when his brother went to G? ttingen to study theology. In the following years, Emerson lived as a principal, then entered the theological seminary of Harvard University, and made his mark as an evangelical priest in 1829.
His first wife was Allen Tucker, who died of tuberculosis on February 8, 2008 183 1 at the age of 20.
1832, a dispute with the church director about the right to manage the Eucharist service and doubts about public prayer made him resign. After 1832, Emerson traveled around Europe, met Wordsworth and Coleridge, the pioneers of romanticism, and accepted their transcendental thoughts, which had a great influence on the formation of his ideological system.
1832-33, Emerson traveled to Europe, and this experience was recorded in English Traits (1856). On the trip, he met william wordsworth, Coleridge, john stewart Mueller and Thomas Carlyle. After the trip, Emerson kept in touch with Carlisle until Carlisle died 188 1, and Emerson acted as Carlisle's agent in the United States. Emerson's travel places are not limited to England. He also went to France (1848), Italy and the Middle East.
Emerson returned to Boston and preached in Concord. At this time, his speech is closer to the style of Aristotle school, and his important speeches include historical philosophy, human culture, current times and so on. Emerson often held small gatherings with his friends Thoreau, Hawthorne, Arco, Margaret and others to discuss theological, philosophical and sociological issues. This kind of gathering was called "Transcendentalism Club" at that time, and Emerson naturally became the leader of Transcendentalism.
1835, Emerson bought a house in Concord, Massachusetts, USA, and soon became one of the most important citizens of the city. There, he also married his second wife Lydia Jackson. He called her in Lidya, and she called him Mr Emerson. Their children are Eduardo, Allen, Edith and Edward Emerson. Allen was named after his ex-wife, which was Lidya's suggestion.