+Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher, a central figure in the [Transcendentalism](/wiki/Transcendentalism) movement. His profound writings on nature, individualism, and spirituality shaped 19th-century [American Literature](/wiki/American_Literature) and thought. His work continues to inspire self-reliance and independent thinking.
+## See also
+- [Essay](/wiki/Essay)
+- [Poetry](/wiki/Poetry)
+- [Philosophy](/wiki/Philosophy)
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