| Author |
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 |
| Title |
Excursions, and Poems
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 05 (of 20)
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excursions_(anthology)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Excursions and Poems" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of essays and poetry written in the mid-19th century. The book features Thoreau's reflections on nature, society, and his experiences during various excursions, particularly his travels in Canada and observations of the natural world around him. Thoreau's works often intertwine personal narrative with philosophical musings, exploring themes of nature, individuality, and social commentary. At the start of the collection, Thoreau embarks on a journey from Concord, Massachusetts, to Montreal, describing his observations of the landscape, wildlife, and the towns he passes through. He vividly details the changing foliage during autumn and various towns' characteristics, reflecting on the interconnectedness of nature and human experience. Thoreau articulates a longing for unspoiled nature, sharing his disdain for the rapid industrial growth of society while expressing appreciation for the beauty he encounters along the way. The opening sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American poetry
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Outdoor books
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| Subject |
Greek poetry -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Travel -- Québec (Province)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42553 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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