Society and Solitude
Last updated October 31, 2026
Published in 1870, when Ralph Waldo Emerson was in his late sixties, this collection of twelve essays considers how a person balances time alone with life among others. Topics include civilization, art, eloquence, domestic life, farming, works and days, books, clubs, courage, success and old age. The essays are practical and reflective, and several began as lectures he had given on tour.
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