| Author |
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 |
| Translator |
Wildner, Ödön, 1874-1944 |
| Uniform Title |
Representative men. Hungarian
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| Title |
Az emberiség képviselői
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
A nagy emberek haszna -- Plato; vagy: a Filozófus -- Plato: újabb adalékok -- Swedenborg; vagy: a Misztikus -- Montaigne; vagy: a Szkeptikus -- Shakespeare; vagy: a Költő -- Napoleon; vagy: a Világ embere -- Goethe; vagy: az Író.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
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| Summary |
"Az emberiség képviselői" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. This work explores the significance and impact of great individuals on society and the human spirit. Emerson delves into how these remarkable figures influence our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, the course of civilization itself. The opening of the text introduces the central thesis: the inherent value and importance of great individuals in human culture. Emerson discusses the natural inclination people have to admire and seek out exceptional figures throughout history—the heroes, philosophers, and artists whose contributions shape society. He emphasizes that these individuals are not merely products of their time but are pivotal to inspiring progress and enlightenment. The writing reflects on the transformative power of these figures, illustrating how they illuminate and elevate the human experience, thereby establishing a basis for societal growth and the pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
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| Subject |
Plato
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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| Subject |
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
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| Subject |
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592
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| Subject |
Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68321 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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