Henry David Thoreau - The Maine Woods: "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."

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A profound philosopher of nature, Henry David Thoreau's life was marked by his deep connection to the natural world, particularly the Walden woods. His friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson propelled him into writing, where he passionately expressed his beliefs, including his strong stance as an Abolitionist. Despite a short life cut short by illness at 44, Thoreau's legacy as a significant American writer grew posthumously, with his works celebrating nature and human principles. His experiences and philosophies continue to resonate in American literature.