On Emerson

On Emerson: And Other Essays is a collection of essays written by Belgian poet, playwright, and essayist Maurice Maeterlinck. The book is primarily focused on the American philosopher and essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and his influence on Maeterlinck's own philosophical and literary works. Maeterlinck's essays explore Emerson's ideas on nature, self-reliance, and individualism, as well as his influence on the Transcendentalist movement in America. The book also includes essays on other literary figures, including Shakespeare and Goethe, as well as Maeterlinck's own thoughts on poetry, art, and spirituality. Overall, On Emerson: And Other Essays provides a fascinating insight into the philosophy and literary world of Maurice Maeterlinck, and his admiration for one of America's greatest thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.