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Henry D. Thoreau

by F. B. Sanborn

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics18 chapters
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About this book

Explore the intimate life and profound intellect of Henry D. Thoreau through the eyes of a close friend and contemporary, revealing the man behind the genius and his lasting impact on literature and philosophy.

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Contents

18 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE
03CONTENTS.
04CHAPTER I. BIRTH AND FAMILY.
05CHAPTER II. CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH.
06CHAPTER III. CONCORD AND ITS FAMOUS PEOPLE.
07CHAPTER IV. THE EMBATTLED FARMERS.
08CHAPTER V. THE TRANSCENDENTAL PERIOD.
09CHAPTER VI. EARLY ESSAYS IN AUTHORSHIP.
10CHAPTER VII. FRIENDS AND COMPANIONS.
11CHAPTER VIII. THE WALDEN HERMITAGE.
12CHAPTER IX. HORACE IN THE RÔLE OF MÆCENAS.

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