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111 The Americanest American – Ralph Waldo Emerson

The History of Literature

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Emerson's Aphoristic Writing Style

This chapter discusses the philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson and his aphoristic writing style. The speaker shares several popular quotes from Emerson's works, highlighting his self-help and wisdom themes. The influence of Emerson on other writers, such as Whitman and Frost, is also discussed.

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