English & Literature
Who is Balkeley Emerson from Emerson: The Mind on Fire: A Biography and what is their importance?
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Balkeley was Emerson's younger brother. He was mentally challenged and labeled emotionally unstable.
Emerson: The Mind on Fire: A Biography