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The Conduct of Life: By Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The Conduct of Life: By Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Conduct of Life: By Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

248

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 1860s

Topic
Philosophy

Psychology
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Conduct of Life by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of essays exploring themes such as fate, power, wealth, culture, behavior, and society. Emerson offers guidance on leading a balanced and meaningful life by encouraging self-reliance, personal growth, and ethical conduct in various facets of human existence.

Inspirational

Contemplative

Informative

Hopeful

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.1

437 ratings

72%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Conduct of Life by Ralph Waldo Emerson receives acclaim for its insightful and philosophical essays on human behavior and morality. Readers appreciate Emerson's eloquence and depth. However, some find the language dense and challenging, potentially alienating casual readers. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking work for those interested in transcendentalist ideas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Conduct of Life: By Ralph Waldo Emerson?

A reader who enjoys philosophical essays exploring ethical living and personal growth would appreciate Emerson's The Conduct of Life. This individual likely enjoys works like Thoreau's Walden and Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, valuing introspection, self-reliance, and transcendentalist ideas.

4.1

437 ratings

72%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

248

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 1860s

Topic
Philosophy

Psychology
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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