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The Essays

By: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Narrated by: Bob Neufeld
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Summary

This collected edition of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s great essays includes both the 1841 First Series and 1844 Second Series. 

This collection includes more than 20 essays and addresses, including such classic works as 'Self-Reliance', 'The Over Soul', 'Compensation', 'The Poet', 'Experience', 'Nature', 'Friendship', 'Circles' and many more.
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My favourite rendition of Emerson’s essays

By far the best collection of his essays, as this collection includes those from First Series, Second Series, and Conduct Of Life. I found Bob Neufeld’s narration on YouTube and Librivox, and was definitely worth the purchase on Audible for the ease of use and navigation. His voice does the essays more than justice. Great work; highly recommend. Best collection on Audible.

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  • 20-09-22

Still my favorite reading of one of my favorites

many, many, years ago I discovered this reading on Librivox and have listened to it many times. Mr.Neureld's reading is still my favorite out of all the readings I have heard. He give a very stately performance as it deserves. I'm glad it is available on Audible so now I can ad book marks and find quotes easier. Well worth the price and a must have for young readers who want to learn the fundamentals of higher thought.