The Essays of Henry D. Thoreau
The Essays of Henry David Thoreau
Book • 2026
This edition gathers Henry David Thoreau's essays on nature, society, and politics, presenting his characteristic moral and literary voice.
It includes "Slavery in Massachusetts," Thoreau's forceful 1854 response to the Anthony Burns rendition, which exemplifies his critique of American institutions.
Editor Lewis Hyde provides context and notes that illuminate Thoreau's arguments and historical moment.
The collection highlights the mix of transcendental thought and civic critique central to Thoreau's work.
It is valuable for readers interested in 19th-century American literature, abolitionist history, and civil disobedience.
It includes "Slavery in Massachusetts," Thoreau's forceful 1854 response to the Anthony Burns rendition, which exemplifies his critique of American institutions.
Editor Lewis Hyde provides context and notes that illuminate Thoreau's arguments and historical moment.
The collection highlights the mix of transcendental thought and civic critique central to Thoreau's work.
It is valuable for readers interested in 19th-century American literature, abolitionist history, and civil disobedience.
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