FAQ About Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was born on May 25, 1803, in Boston, Massachusetts, and became one of the most influential figures in American literature and philosophy. His works challenged the societal norms of his time and emphasized individuality, nature, and self-reliance.