Thoreau, The Poet-Naturalist: With Memorial Verses

ISBN: 054810218X

Author: Channing, Dr William Ellery

Condition: New

Thoreau, The Poet-Naturalist is a book that explores the life and work of Henry David Thoreau, an American author, poet, and philosopher who is best known for his book Walden. The book is written by William Ellery Channing, a close friend of Thoreau, and includes memorial verses that Channing wrote after Thoreau's death.The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of Thoreau's life and work. It then delves into various aspects of Thoreau's philosophy, including his views on nature, society, and spirituality. The book also includes excerpts from Thoreau's writings, including Walden, and provides commentary on his literary style and themes.Throughout the book, Channing emphasizes Thoreau's role as a poet-naturalist, someone who was deeply attuned to the natural world and saw poetry in the smallest details of life. Channing also discusses Thoreau's political views, including his opposition to slavery and his belief in civil disobedience.The book concludes with Channing's memorial verses, which pay tribute to Thoreau's life and legacy. These verses are written in a lyrical style that reflects Thoreau's own love of poetry and nature.Overall, Thoreau, The Poet-Naturalist is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and work of one of America's most influential writers and thinkers. It offers a unique perspective on Thoreau's philosophy and literary style, and is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and philosophy.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.