A classic book of nature photography, this large-format volume is designed to convey the spirit of American nature as so sensitively described by Thoreau. Eliot Porter, one of America's foremost nature photographers, blends short excerpts from Thoreau's Walden and many other works with 72 full-color photographs that perfectly reproduce the writer's sense of quiet drama.
Joseph Wood Krutch Bücher
Joseph Wood Krutch war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller und Kritiker, der für seine Werke über Ökologie und die natürliche Umwelt der Wüsten des Südwestens bekannt ist. Seine Schriften befassen sich oft mit ökologischen Fragen, der Geschichte von Wüstenlandschaften und ihrer Naturgeschichte. Krutchs Stil zeichnet sich durch tiefgründige Beobachtung und leidenschaftliche Naturschutzarbeit aus. Seine Prosa lädt die Leser ein, über unsere Beziehung zur natürlichen Welt nachzudenken und ihre zerbrechliche Schönheit zu würdigen.
Mod Lib Walden And Other Writings
- 802 Seiten
- 29 Lesestunden
Introduction by Ralph Waldo Emerson Commentary by Van Wyck Brooks and E. B. White Naturalist, philosopher, champion of self-reliance and moral independence, Henry David Thoreau remains not only one of our most influential writers but also one of our most contemporary. This unique and comprehensive edition gathers all of Thoreau’s most significant works, including his masterpiece, Walden (reproduced in its entirety); A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers; selections from Cape Cod and The Maine Woods; as well as “Walking,” “Civil Disobedience,” “Slavery in Massachusetts,” “A Plea for Captain John Brown,” and “Life Without Principle.” Taken together, they reveal the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of this true American original. Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
Comedy and Conscience After the Restoration
- 312 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden