Author talk with James Marcus on Emerson | First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, USA
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Join the upcoming author talk with James Marcus on Emerson at First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, USA. The event is scheduled for April 3, 2024, and admission is free. James Marcus will delve into his latest book, "Glad to the Brink of Fear: A Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson," set to be released by Princeton University Press on March 5. Through this insightful work, Marcus uncovers a multifaceted Emerson beyond the conventional image of a self-reliant icon. Revealing Emerson as a rebel, former pastor, family man, and influential public figure, Marcus provides a fresh perspective on this 19th-century American thinker. Drawing on key moments from Emerson's life and seminal writings, Marcus challenges existing perceptions and positions Emerson as a visionary ahead of his time. As an esteemed editor, translator, and critic, Marcus brings a wealth of knowledge to this discussion, shedding new light on an essential figure in American literary history.