Author : William E. Cain
Release : 2000-11-02
Genre : Literary Criticism
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 070/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A Historical Guide to Henry David Thoreau by : William E. Cain
Download or read book A Historical Guide to Henry David Thoreau written by William E. Cain. This book was released on 2000-11-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an essayist, philosopher, ex-pencil manufacturer, notorious hermit, tax protester, and all-around original thinker, Thoreau led so singular a life that he is in some ways a perfect candidate for the historical and biographical treatments made possible by the Historical Guides to American Authors series format. William E. Cain, the volume editor, includes contributions on his relationship with 19th century authority and concepts of the land, which should help the volume's reach beyond those who read Thoreau for illumination to those general readers who love him for embodying the spirit of American rebellion.