Some Unpublished Letters Of Henry D. And Sophia E. Thoreau: A Chapter In The History Of A Stillborn Book

By Henry David Thoreau and Sophia E. Thoreau

Book Overview

""Some Unpublished Letters of Henry D. and Sophia E. Thoreau: A Chapter in the History of a Stillborn Book"" is a collection of letters written by the famous American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau and his sister Sophia. The letters were written between 1839 and 1844, and were intended for a book that was never completed. The book was to be a collection of letters written by the siblings to each other, and would have provided insight into their personal lives and relationships. The letters in this collection are a valuable resource for scholars and fans of Thoreau, as they offer a glimpse into the author's private life and reveal his thoughts and feelings on a variety of topics. The letters cover a range of subjects, including Thoreau's travels, his work as a surveyor, his relationships with family and friends, and his philosophical and literary interests. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, who provides context for the letters and explains their significance. Overall, ""Some Unpublished Letters of Henry D. and Sophia E. Thoreau"" is an important addition to the body of work by one of America's most beloved authors, and offers readers a fascinating look at Thoreau's personal life and relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430495308
• ISBN13: 9781430495307
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"