R. W. 爱默生(18031882),美国诗人、散文作家,19世纪新英格兰超验主义文学运动领袖,著有《论自然》(Nature,1836)、《人生的行为》(The Conduct of Life,1860)等。他的作品流传广泛,影响极大。他和梭罗是美国超验主义运动所产生的具有世界影响力的作家。
H. D. 梭罗(18171862),美国随笔作家、诗人和实用主义哲学家,代表作有描述其实验性独居生活的《瓦尔登湖》(Walden,1854)等。他的散文文笔流畅生动,发人深省,令人心悦诚服。
目錄:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON
Nature
Introduction
I. Nature
II. Commodity
III. Beauty
IV. Language
V. Discipline
VI. Idealism
VII. Spirit
VIII. Prospects
The Conduct of Life
I. Fate
II. Power
III. Wealth
IV. Culture
V. Behavior
VI. Worship
VII. Considerations by the Way
VIII. Beauty
IX. Illusions
HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Walden
Economy
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
Reading
Sounds
Solitude
Visitors
The Bean-Field
The Village
The Ponds
Baker Farm
Higher Laws
Brute Neighbors
House-Warming
Former Inhabitants and Winter Visitors
Winter Animals
The Pond in Winter
Spring
Conclusion