In 1845, Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet, philosopher, and father of the Transcendental movement, began a series of lectures in which he called attention to men whom he felt embodied the spirit of the burgeoning republic. Emerson later published the lectures, led by "Uses of Great Men," in his book, Representative Men.
Returning here to its original oral format, "Uses of Great Men" is narrated by veteran broadcast journalist and poet Rolland Smith. Smith has nearly fifty years experience in his field, with eleven Emmy awards to his credit. He is the author of three books of poetry and commentary.
• UNABRIDGED; 49 minutes
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• Narrated by Rolland Smith
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