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Circles

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Circles

Nonfiction | Book | Adult

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Circles

Nonfiction | Book | Adult
Book Details
Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

United States • 1840s

Topic
Philosophy

Psychology
Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Circles," individuals explore the concept of infinite expansion, where each person's knowledge and experiences build upon prior understanding. Emerson emphasizes personal growth, encouraging adaptability and openness to new ideas. He suggests that life is a continuous journey, with each achievement becoming a foundation for further exploration and enlightenment.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Serene

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

163 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Circles by Ralph Waldo Emerson is praised for its profound exploration of the fluidity of life and thought, emphasizing the limitless nature of human potential. Some readers appreciate its philosophical depth and inspiring ideas, while others find its abstract concepts challenging and its prose occasionally dense. Overall, it stimulates reflection and debate.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Circles?

A reader fond of philosophical exploration and transcendentalist thought will enjoy Emerson's "Circles." Similar readers are drawn to Thoreau's Walden and Bronson Alcott's Tablets for their reflections on nature, existence, and self-reliance. Emerson's essay appeals to those who appreciate profound meditations on the endless possibilities of life.

4.3

163 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

United States • 1840s

Topic
Philosophy

Psychology
Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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