Walden and Other Writings

Henry David Thoreau, Brooks Atkinson, Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Modern Library Inc
15 December 2000

Literary essays; Literary studies: general

Series: Modern Library Classics

Introduction by Ralph Waldo Emerson Commentary by Van Wyck Brooks and E. B. White

Naturalist, philosopher, champion of self-reliance and moral independence, Henry David Thoreau remains not only one of our most influential writers but also one of our most contemporary. This unique and comprehensive edition gathers all of Thoreau's most significant works, including his masterpiece, Walden (reproduced in its entirety); A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers; selections from Cape Cod and The Maine Woods; as well as ""Walking,"" ""Civil Disobedience,"" ""Slavery in Massachusetts,"" ""A Plea for Captain John Brown,"" and ""Life Without Principle."" Taken together, they reveal the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of this true American original.

Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide

By: Henry David Thoreau
Introduction by: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Edited by: Brooks Atkinson
Imprint: Modern Library Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 556g
ISBN: 9780679783343
ISBN 10: 0679783342
Series: Modern Library Classics
Pages: 848
Publication Date: 15 December 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82), influential essayist and philosopher, was one of the architects of the transcendentalist movement and a close friend and mentor to Thoreau.