| A Historical Guide to Henry David Thoreau Contributor(s): Cain, William E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0195138627 ISBN-13: 9780195138627 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $178.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2000 Annotation: As an essayist, philosopher, ex-pencil manufacturer, notorious hermit, tax protester, and all-around original thinker, Thoreau led so singular a life that he is in some ways a perfect candidate for the historical and biographical treatments made possible by the Historical Guides to American Authors series format. William E. Cain, the volume editor, includes contributions on his relationship with 19th century authority and concepts of the land, which should help the volume's reach beyond those who read Thoreau for illumination to those general readers who love him for embodying the spirit of American rebellion. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - General |
| Dewey: 818.309 |
| LCCN: 99055276 |
| Lexile Measure: 1420 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.15 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As an essayist, philosopher, ex-pencil manufacturer, notorious hermit, tax protester, and all-around original thinker, Thoreau led so singular a life that he is in some ways a perfect candidate for the historical and biographical treatments made possible by the Historical Guides to American Authors series format. William E. Cain, the volume editor, includes contributions on his relationship with 19th century authority and concepts of the land, which should help the volume's reach beyond those who read Thoreau for illumination to those general readers who love him for embodying the spirit of American rebellion. |