This thesis situates a discussion of Thoreau's later natural history essays in the
context of the author's other writings. Beginning with an examination of the
writings of Thoreau's friend and mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson, this paper
examines Thoreau's relation to and departure from Emerson's understanding of
time, place, and pattern in nature. Through a close reading of Thoreau's journal
entries and natural history essays, this thesis follows Thoreau's development as a
naturalist and examines the relationship between his natural history writings and
the American transcendentalist movement. / Graduation date: 2002
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/30601 |
| Date | 25 July 2001 |
| Creators | Dotterman, Anthony Matthew |
| Contributors | Robinson, David |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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