Most of Emerson's essays emerged as lectures first and were later edited for printing. There are two main collections, Essays: First Series and Essays: Second Series, that include the quintessence of his work.This is the extended annotated edition containing a rare biological essay about Emerson an his life.Contents:Essays, First SeriesI. History.Ii. Self-Reliance.Iii. Compensation.Iv. Spiritual Laws.V. Love.Vi. Friendship.Vii. Prudence.Viii. Heroism.Ix. The Over-Soul.X. Circles.Xi. Intellect.Xii. Art.Essays, Second SeriesI. The Poet.Ii. Experience.Iii. Character.Iv. Manners.V. Gifts.Vi. Nature.Vii. Politics.Viii. Nonimalist And Realist.New England Reformers.