Familiar Letters : The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 06 (of 20)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

Contributor:

Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1831-1917.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Familiar Letters" by Henry David Thoreau is a collection of personal correspondence written in the mid-19th century. This work provides an intimate glimpse into Thoreau's thoughts and relationships with his family and contemporaries, particularly focusing on his connections to nature, philosophy, and the social issues of his time. The letters reveal Thoreau's character as a thinker, teacher, and poet who was deeply engaged with his immediate environment and broader existential questions. At the start of the volume, we are introduced to Thoreau's early life and his formative years in Concord. The opening letters are addressed to his siblings, highlighting his experiences and observations as a young man. Thoreau reflects on themes of individuality, freedom of thought, and the importance of experiencing nature. In these initial correspondences, he conveys his characteristic wit and moral reflections, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of his philosophies and the influences he drew upon throughout his life. The letters not only serve as a personal narrative but also illustrate Thoreau's evolving perspectives on life, society, and the human connection to the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-08-20