Thoreau

Thoreau

George Stewart Jr.

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104413613
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Thoreau: The Hermit Of Walden (1882) is a biography written by George Stewart Jr. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Henry David Thoreau, an American philosopher, writer, and naturalist who is best known for his book Walden. Stewart Jr. provides a comprehensive overview of Thoreau’s life, starting with his childhood in Concord, Massachusetts, and following him through his years at Harvard, his time as a schoolteacher, and his decision to live as a hermit at Walden Pond. The book also explores Thoreau’s political and social views, including his opposition to slavery and his advocacy for civil disobedience.Throughout the book, Stewart Jr. draws on Thoreau’s own writings, including his journals and letters, to provide insights into his subject’s thoughts and motivations. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Walden, examining the themes and ideas that Thoreau explored in the book.Thoreau: The Hermit Of Walden is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Thoreau’s life and work, as well as for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of American literature and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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