Ralph Waldo Emerson Papyras Classics

← Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chapter 2

Chapter III. 1828-1833. Aet. 25-30

Introduction

Chapter I.

1803-1823. To AET. 20.

Birthplace.—Boyhood.—College Life.

Chapter II. 1823-1828. Aet. 20-25.

Extract from a Letter to a Classmate.—School-Teaching.—Study of
Divinity.—"Approbated" to Preach.—Visit to the South.—Preaching in
Various Places.

Settled as Colleague of Rev. Henry Ware.—Married to Ellen Louisa
Tucker.—Sermon at the Ordination of Rev. H.B. Goodwin.—His Pastoral
and Other Labors.—Emerson and Father Taylor.—Death of Mrs.
Emerson.—Difference of Opinion with some of his Parishioners.—Sermon
Explaining his Views.—Resignation of his Pastorate.