Individualism and Its Discontents: Appropriations of Emerson, 1880-1950 [Hardcover]

Charles E. Mitchell (Author)

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Publication Date: October 1997

The work of Ralph Waldo Emerson has been synonymous with the American ideals of self-reliance and individualism. This book explores that intertwined history, and how Emerson has come to be identified as the source of both the best and worst in the American intellectual tradition.

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Hardcover: 220 pages
Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Pr; First edition (October 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1558490736
ISBN-13: 978-1558490734
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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