Most of Emerson's essays emerged as lectures first and were later edited for printing. There are two main collections, Essays: First Series and Essays: Second Series, that include the quintessence of his work. This is the extended annotated edition containing a rare biological essay about Emerson an his life. Contents: Essays, First Series I. History. Ii. Self-Reliance. Iii. Compensation. Iv. Spiritual Laws. V. Love. Vi. Friendship. Vii. Prudence. Viii. Heroism. Ix. The Over-Soul. X. Circles. Xi. Intellect. Xii. Art. Essays, Second Series I. The Poet. Ii. Experience. Iii. Character. Iv. Manners. V. Gifts. Vi. Nature. Vii. Politics. Viii. Nonimalist And Realist. New England Reformers.