A Historical Guide to Henry David Thoreau

by William E. Cain

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195138634
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/02/2000
Series:	Historical Guides to American Authors
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.67(d)
Lexile:	1420L (what's this?)

About the Author

William E. Cain is Mary Jewitt Gaiser Professor of English at Wellesley College.