Quick Facts About Henry David Thoreau
- Born
- July 12, 1817
- Died
- May 6, 1862
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Essayist, Poet, And Philosopher
- Notable works
- Walden, Civil Disobedience
- Known for
- Transcendentalism
About Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817, and died in 1862. He was an American naturalist, essayist, poet and philosopher who became a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement. His most famous works are the book Walden, which describes simple living in nature, and the essay "Civil Disobedience," which argues that people may resist unjust laws. He was later honored with a place in the Hall of Fame for Great Americans.
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