The Theology of Henry David Thoreau
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Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), a representative of the American Transcendentalist, took to new paths in his exploration of individual and cosmic consciousness. It is quite interesting to see that 'Transcendentalism' was always linked with the 'Context'. This context is always understood by their rebellion against the contemporary situation. The act of insurgence makes them different from others. In attempting to define the transcendentalism, it can be said that transcendentalists belonged to a particular generation who did attempt to redefine a few terms like religion and spirituality in a new way; in a new light. The period of transcendentalism was also marked by experimentation and logical thinking. It emerged as a voice against the conservative institutions. Thoreau was also greatly influenced by the wisdom of Indian philosophy. This article will interpret Thoreau's works and bring to light its mystical and spiritual elements.
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Walter Harding and Michel Meyer (1980). The New Thoreau Handbook. New York University Press. New York and London. p. 121
Henry David Thoreau (1995). Walden or Life in the Woods. Dover Publications. New York. p. 2-3
Ibid. p. 3
Ibid. p. 322-323
Walter Harding and Michel Meyer (1980). The New Thoreau Handbook. New York University Press. New York and London. p. 127
Henry David Thoreau (1973). edited by Charles R. Anderson. Thoreau's Vision: The Major Essays. Englewood Cliffs. NJ: Pretice-Hall. p. 47-48
Henry David Thoreau (1995). Walden or Life in the Woods. Dover Publications. New York. p. 189.