Norberg, Peter. Essays and Poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson. New York: Fine Creative Media Inc. 2004.
This is a book containing the essays and poems of Emerson. The introduction is a bibliography for Emerson. There are notes and explanations added in by Peter Norberg. This is a very effective source because it contains the majority of Emerson’s work as well as information about his personal life.
Yang, Vincent. “Ralph Waldo Emerson”. Magill’s Survey of American Literature, RevisedEdition. Hackensack,new jersey: Salem Press inc.2007.
This source contains a bibliography on Emerson’s life. It covers the basics and does go into details. There is also analysis of both Emerson’s work and life. This is a good source in it is credible and has important details to the authors life.
The literature Network. “Ralph Waldo Emerson.”http://www.online- literature.com/emerson/. Jalic inc. 2000-2008. 11/3/08
This contains a bibliography on Emerson as well as nearly all his poems and essays. There are also several links to pages related to the main page. This is a good source because it has a lot of information and has links to other pages that help to understanding the information. It is also effective in explaining the movements emerson was involved with.
Poets.org. “Ralph Waldo Emerson.” http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/201. Academy Of American Poets. 1997-2008. 11/3/08
This source contains a bibliography on Emerson. His works are included. Details on people closely associated with Emerson are include on this page. His work is included and explained. This is a good source because it goes into detail on Emerson’s influence on other authors as well as the people and movements that influenced him.
Emerson Central. “Ralph Waldo Emerson-texts” http://www.emersoncentral.com/. Jone Johnson Lewis. 1996-2001. 11/3/08
On this website almost all of Emerson’s work can be reached in HTML format. There is a quotes search and a link for additional information. The quote search is of particular interest because it is the one thing this site has that the others have not had. This source is ok. It is not as credible as some of the others, but still has a lot of information.
New York Times. “Times Topics: Ralph Waldo Emeron”http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/e/ralph_wald o_emerson/index.html. Nytimes. 11/3/08
This webpage includes articles that have been published in the newspaper about Emerson. It effectively presents current subjects on the author. It is a good source in it is credible and gives different information on the author. It presents current events involving the author.
