Journal 01, 1837-1846 by Henry David Thoreau
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"Journal 01, 1837-1846" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of personal writings, reflecting the author's thoughts and observations during the early 19th century. It serves as a window into Thoreau's philosophical reflections, natural observations, and contemplations on solitude and society. This volume is particularly notable as it marks the first practically complete presentation of Thoreau's journal, capturing his daily experiences and insights as he navigates through life as a thinker, writer,
and naturalist. At the start of the journal, Thoreau begins recording his thoughts on solitude, indicating a desire to escape the present and reflect deeply on his experiences. He muses on the nature of growth and decay, using the metaphor of trees and their leaves to illustrate how life's passing can create space for new beginnings. He expresses a romantic view of nature, noting the beauty of a dawning day and the significance of the natural world in his writing. Through his vivid descriptions and philosophical inquiries, Thoreau invites readers to contemplate their own relationship with nature and the broader existential questions of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912 |
| Title |
Journal 01, 1837-1846 The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 07 (of 20) |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57393 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57393-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1794 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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