Mastery of Life: The Self-Help Classics of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Written by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Narrated by Mitch Horowitz

The great writings of American transcendentalist philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) are not some distant ponderings on life - they are works of the highest practicality, intended to supply guidance and daily help. Emerson's ideas arose from his simple observations of human existence, with all its pitfalls and possibilities. Reading and listening to Emerson brings the wisdom of the ages down to earth. This collection is drawn from his most practical and best-loved works. Each points you toward better and fuller ways of living.

1. "Success"

2. "Compensation"

3. "Self-Reliance"

4. "Spiritual Laws"

5. "Fate"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ascent Audio
• Release date: Jan 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9781469089553

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson was the leading proponent of the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-nineteenth century. He was ordained as a Unitarian minister at Harvard Divinity School but served for only three years before developing his own spiritual philosophy based on individualism and intuition. His essay Nature is arguably his best-known work and was both groundbreaking and highly controversial when it was first published. Emerson also wrote poetry and lectured widely across the US.