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7472044Henry D. Thoreauhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/henry-d--thoreau-9789370843264/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7074173/image.jpg?v=6388102335205700002020MXNZinc ReadInStock/Ebooks/<p>Sanborn traces Thoreaus upbringing in Concord, Massachusetts, his education at Harvard, and his eventual immersion in the Transcendentalist movement alongside figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Bronson Alcott. Through vivid anecdotes and reflections, he delves into Thoreaus passion for the natural world, his profound interest in social justice, and his determination to live a life of integrity and purpose. Key events such as Thoreaus time at Walden Pond, his writings on civil disobedience, and his brief stint in jail for protesting slavery are explored in depth, highlighting his radical yet thoughtful approach to societal norms.Sanborns biography also sheds light on Thoreaus complex personalityhis quiet humor, intensity, and occasional aloofness. He presents Thoreau as a man of principle, whose legacy as an environmental advocate, philosopher, and writer has grown immensely since his death. Henry D. Thoreau by F. B. Sanborn remains an essential work for those seeking to understand Thoreaus life and his lasting influence on American thought and literature, providing a personal and historical context that enriches appreciation of Thoreaus ideals.</p>...7096913Henry D. Thoreau2020https://www.gandhi.com.mx/henry-d--thoreau-9789370843264/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7074173/image.jpg?v=638810233520570000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés