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111 The Americanest American – Ralph Waldo Emerson

The History of Literature

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Ships, Books, and Forgotten Figures

This chapter explores the impact of ships on culture and ideas, drawing parallels between ships and books. It introduces prominent American writers and poses the question of why Ralph Waldo Emerson is often forgotten. The host also discusses Emerson's influence on other authors and mentions upcoming interviews and book recommendations.

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