Essays - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Human Boy" by Eden Phillpotts is a collection of eleven short stories that humorously and touchingly explores the lives of English school boys, first published in 1900. This delightful anthology capt...

10 Elo 4h 20min

"Discoveries: Essays in Literary Criticism" by John Middleton Murry explores the deeply personal nature of literary criticism, emphasizing that each critic's insights reflect their unique temperament ...

9 Elo 6h 32min

How to Care for the Insane by William D. Granger emphasizes the importance of proper training for attendants who care for individuals with mental illness, advocating that consistent instruction leads ...

8 Elo 3h 1min

"Improvement of Human Reason" tells the captivating story of Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān, a boy raised in isolation on a remote island, nurtured by an antelope. As he grows, he learns to communicate with animals,...

7 Elo 3h 11min

"Jack Miner and the Birds and Some Things I Know about Nature" offers a captivating glimpse into the personal experiences and observations of Jack Miner, a renowned Canadian conservationist instrument...

6 Elo 6h 26min

"Essays on Work and Culture" by Hamilton Wright Mabie delves into the intricate relationship between work and the cultural landscape, presenting 25 thought-provoking essays that explore various dimens...

5 Elo 3h 55min

John Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding Book IV" delves into the intricate realms of knowledge and probability, exploring the limits of human understanding. He poses thought-provoking quest...

4 Elo 9h 15min

"Glimpses of Italian Society in the Eighteenth Century" presents selections from Hester Lynch Piozzi's "Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey Through France, Italy, and Germany....

3 Elo 7h 48min