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Focusing on the themes of survival and resilience, this essay explores the history of the apple tree as a metaphor for human existence amidst adversity and change. Thoreau, a prominent transcendentalist and abolitionist, draws parallels between the wild apple and humanity, reflecting on natural decay and the human spirit. His philosophy of civil disobedience has inspired influential figures such as Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. Originally published in 1862 in "The Atlantic Monthly," this work highlights Thoreau's deep connection to nature and social justice.
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Wild Apples, Henry David Thoreau
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Wild Apples
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry David Thoreau
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781438526652
- Category
- Nature in general
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- Focusing on the themes of survival and resilience, this essay explores the history of the apple tree as a metaphor for human existence amidst adversity and change. Thoreau, a prominent transcendentalist and abolitionist, draws parallels between the wild apple and humanity, reflecting on natural decay and the human spirit. His philosophy of civil disobedience has inspired influential figures such as Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. Originally published in 1862 in "The Atlantic Monthly," this work highlights Thoreau's deep connection to nature and social justice.