An incisive study of Emerson's personality by an outstanding figure in American belles-lettres & long-time personal friend of the poet & philosopher. With remarkable psychological & literary insight the author throws new light on one of America's most complex literary personalities. Pithy, witty & full of interesting sidelights of Emerson's personality & career especially as they relate to the transcendental movement in 19th century America, this work is indispensable to all literature collections. Originally published in a limited edition of 500 copies.