Thoreau: His Life And Aims (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428603103)

Thoreau: His Life and Aims is a book written by H. A. Page that delves into the life, philosophy, and works of Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau was an American author, poet, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book Walden, which chronicles his experiences living alone in a cabin in the woods for two years. The book begins with Thoreau's early life and education, including his time at Harvard University, and follows his journey as he becomes a writer and develops his unique philosophy of life. Page explores Thoreau's ideas on nature, self-reliance, individualism, and civil disobedience, and how they influenced his writing and activism.The book also provides insights into Thoreau's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, as well as his political and social beliefs. Page examines Thoreau's involvement in the abolitionist movement and his opposition to the Mexican-American War, as well as his influence on other writers and thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Martin Luther King Jr.Overall, Thoreau: His Life and Aims is a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of America's most influential writers and thinkers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Thoreau's philosophy and the impact he had on American literature and culture.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.

Author: H. A. Page
ISBN-10: 1428603107
ISBN-13: 9781428603103
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d