Henry David Thoreau: American Men Of Letters

Henry David Thoreau: American Men of Letters is a biography of the famous American author and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, written by Frank B. Sanborn. The book explores Thoreau's life, his philosophy, and his literary works. It covers his childhood, his education, his time at Harvard, and his decision to live a simple life in the woods at Walden Pond. The book also delves into Thoreau's activism, including his opposition to slavery and his support for John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. Sanborn provides an in-depth analysis of Thoreau's most famous works, including Walden and Civil Disobedience, and examines their impact on American literature and culture. The book is part of the American Men of Letters series, which aims to provide biographical and critical studies of significant American authors. Overall, Henry David Thoreau: American Men of Letters is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and works of one of America's most influential writers.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.