The Environment in Henry David Thoreau's Walden

by Gary Wiener (Editor)

Overview

This compelling edition offers an in-depth examination of the environment as presented in Henry David Thoreau's novel Walden, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the author's language as a bond between humans and nature, Thoreau's methodology as a guide for today's environmentalists, the distortion of Thoreau's message over time, and environmentalism as the new religion of "urban atheists."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737746556
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	01/23/2010
Series:	Social Issues in Literature Series
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: The Environment in Henry David Thoreau's Walden "This series focuses on how social issues have been presented in classic literature. These books provide a unique perspective to the United States' social issues both past and present."—ARBA, March 2009

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