Henry David Thoreau: Life and Legacy
Henry David Thoreau, an American writer and philosopher, was born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts. Known for his works like "Walden" and "Life without Principle," Thoreau advocated for simple living in harmony with nature. Despite not winning any awards, his influence extended to figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Thoreau passed away at age 44 due to tuberculosis in May 6, 1862. His interests in poetry, religion, and politics shaped his profound legacy.
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JOAQUIN GUEVARA ENGLISH 10
Henry David Thoreau
1 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States NATIONALITY: American
1 Place of birth: Concord Massachusetts Born: July 12 1817
2 Parents Father Mother John Thoreau Cynthia Dunbar
3 Educational attainments Concord Academy Harvard college Harvard University
2 Known works Walden Is a reflection of simple living in natural surroundings The Maine woods the evocative story of Thoreau s journeys through a familiar yet untouched land
2 Known works Life without principle An essay by Henry David Thoreau that offers his program for a righteous livelihood.
4 Summary of Walden In March 1845 Thoreau decides to build a cabin by Walden pond. The book is largely structured around the seasonal changes that he observes during his two year stay at Walden pond.
3 Awards no awards but achieved to influence Gandhi, Martin Luther King and many more known figures.
2 Civil status Girlfriend declined his marriage proposal. No kids.
Inspirations 1 Indian philosophy Ralph Waldo Thomas Carlyle
1 Influenced Mahatma Gandhi John F. Kennedy Martin Luther King more
2 Death place and cause Died at age 44 in may 6 1862 in Concord Massachusetts. Cause of death: Tuberculosis
1 Interests Poetry Religion Politics Biology History Philosophy Ethics
3 Style of writing Essayist Poetic Philosopher
2 Favorite genres Poetry Essay
1 Sex Male
Social Media NA dead
Sources Retrieved July 28 from en.m.wikipedia.org 1 Retrieved July 28 from www.Thoreaukickass.blogspot.com 2 Retrieved July 28 from www.thefamouspeople.com 3 Retrieved July 29 from www.shmoop.com 4
