emerson

emerson — noun

1. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) — an American writer, poet, and philosopher who

1.名詞B2
釋義

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) — an American writer, poet, and philosopher who led the 19th-century Transcendentalist movement. His essays, such as "Self-Reliance" and "Nature", argue for trusting one's own thinking and living in harmony with the natural world.

例句

Amihan's literature professor assigned Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance" to the class.

proper noun used with possessive + essay title

Ritu was inspired by Emerson's poem "The Rhodora" during her poetry course.

Emerson's + poem title as object of study

用法筆記

In academic writing, always refer to Ralph Waldo Emerson by his full surname 'Emerson' (never 'Waldo'). His essays are commonly cited by title in quotation marks. Frequently paired with descriptors like 'transcendentalist', 'essayist', or 'philosopher' to identify the historical figure.

常見錯誤

❌I read Waldo's essay yesterday.
✅I read Emerson's essay yesterday.
💡He is referred to by his last name, not his middle name, in standard English.
❌Emerson's poem The Rhodora is about nature.' (missing quotation marks)
✅Emerson's poem "The Rhodora" is about nature.
💡Essay and poem titles require quotation marks.