The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol. I

"The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol. I" by Thomas Carlyle is a compilation of letters traded between two prominent thinkers during the 1800s, displaying an intellectual and heartfelt bond. These letters reveal the friendship between Carlyle, an author from Scotland, and Emerson, a philosopher/poet from America. Their written conversations touch on their personal connection, as well as ideas about writing, thinking, and the societies of England and America, showing their high opinions of each other. The book starts with a friendly acknowledgment to their friendship and respect for each other's minds; One person's happiness in meeting the other, is noted as fascinating yet lonely. The other person returns this feeling, admiring their bond that overlooks distance, while noticing the importance of their common values. Themes about being alone, battles with writing, and the search for what is true appear in the letters, as they advise each other through difficult times with inspiring language, setting a meaningful tone for writings that combine personal thoughts with thinking ideas.