# Emerson — Essays character guide

> Emerson in Essays by Henry David Thoreau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. George B. Emerson

**First appearance:** 0000-biographical-sketch

## Who they are

Transcendentalist philosopher and Thoreau's mentor.

## In the story

### [Biographical Sketch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/biographical-sketch)

The author of the biographical sketch, providing a personal and philosophical portrait of Thoreau.

### [Thomas Carlyle and His Works](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/thomas-carlyle-and-his-works)

Noted as a visitor to Carlyle at Craigenputtock and as a continuing correspondent. Thoreau mentions Emerson in the context of Carlyle's biography and their ongoing relationship.

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