Richardson, Robert D., 1934- First we read, then we write : Emerson on the creative process / by Robert D. Richardson. - Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, c2009. - vii, 101 p. ; 21 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-98) and index. ISBN: 9781587297939 (cloth : alk. paper) 1587297930 (cloth : alk. paper) LCCN: 2008040554 Subjects--Personal Names: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882. Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 --Knowledge and learning. Subjects--Topical Terms: Authors, American--19th century--Biography.Books and reading.Creative writing.Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) LC Class. No.: PS1631 / .R54 2009 Dewey Class. No.: 814/.3