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The Essays Of Henry D. Thoreau
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Thoreau'S Major Essays Annotated And Introduced By One Of Our Most Vital Intellectuals.With The Essays Of Henry D. Thoreau, Lewis Hyde Gathers Thirteen Of Thoreau'S Finest Short Prose Works And, For The First Time In 150 Years, Presents Them Fully Annotated And Arranged In The Order Of Their Composition. This Definitive Edition Includes Thoreau'S Most Famous Essays, Civil Disobedience And Walking, Along With Lesserknown Masterpieces Such As Wild Apples, The Last Days Of John Brown, And An Account Of His 1846 Journey Into The Maine Wilderness To Climb Mount Katahdin, An Essay That Ends On A Unique Note Of Sublimity And Terror.Hyde Diverges From The Longstanding And Dubious Editorial Custom Of Separating Thoreau'S Politics From His Interest In Nature, A Division That Has Always Obscured The Ways In Which The Two Are Constantly Entwined. Natural History Of Massachusetts Begins Not With Fish And Birds But With A Dismissal Of The Political World, And Slavery In Massachusetts Ends With A Meditation On The Water Lilies Blooming On The Concord River.Thoreau'S Ideal Reader Was Expected To Be Well Versed In Greek And Latin, Poetry And Travel Narrative, And Politically Engaged In Current Affairs. Hyde'S Detailed Annotations Clarify Many Of Thoreau'S References And Recreate The Contemporary Context Wherein The Nation'S Westward Expansion Was Bringing To A Head The Racial Tensions That Would Result In The Civil War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes of 'The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau'? A: The main themes include the relationship between nature and politics, civil disobedience, and individualism. Thoreau explores how these themes intersect, particularly in the context of social justice and environmentalism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau'? A: The author is Henry David Thoreau, a prominent American essayist, poet, and philosopher known for his writings on nature and civil liberties.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau'? A: The book contains 448 pages, providing an extensive collection of Thoreau's essays.
- Q: Is this a new or used copy of the book? A: The condition of the book is listed as 'Good'. This typically indicates that the book may show some signs of wear but is still in acceptable condition for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau'? A: The book was published on May 5, 2002.
- Q: Does this edition include annotations? A: Yes, this edition includes detailed annotations by Lewis Hyde, which clarify Thoreau's references and provide context to his works.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays included in this collection? A: This collection features some of Thoreau's most significant essays, such as 'Civil Disobedience' and 'Walking', that highlight his philosophical views on nature, society, and morality.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Thoreau's work? A: Yes, the annotations and introductions provided by Lewis Hyde make this edition accessible for readers new to Thoreau's philosophy and writing.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau'? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau', ensuring that readers are getting the original text as it was first presented.