Biography Of Henry David Thoreau
Biography Of Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American poet, author, and an important participant in the Transcendentalist movement. One of his most famous works was ” Walden” in which he described his journey to living a life of simplicity and near the natural world. Also, as a well-known writer, he played a key role in opposition to slavery and was a pioneer environmentalist. In the pamphlet he wrote in 1849 “Civil Disobedience,” He argued against civil authority if it led to inequity, like slavery. After when he died in 1862 his fame as a poet and philosopher increased. The beginning of …
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