As an essayist, philosopher, ex-pencil manufacturer, notorious hermit, tax protester, and all-around original thinker, Thoreau led so singular a life that he is in some ways a perfect candidate for the historical and biographical treatments made possible by the Historical Guides to American Authors series format. William E. Cain, the volume editor, includes contributions on his relationship with 19th century authority and concepts of the land, which shouldhelp the volume's reach beyond those who read Thoreau for illumination to those general readers who love him for embodying the spirit of American rebellion.
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CONTRIBUTORS: William E. Cain
EAN: 9780195138634
COUNTRY: United States
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WEIGHT: 343 g
HEIGHT: 209 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Oxford University Press Inc
DATE PUBLISHED: 2000-11-30
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GENRE: LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General
WIDTH: 138 cm
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Book Themes:
United States of America, USA, American English, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Biography: general, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
William E. Cain is Mary Jewitt Gaiser Professor of English at Wellesley College.
