Henry David Thoreau
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- proper noun
- /ˈhɛnri ˈdeɪvɪd θəˈroʊ/
- Many students are introduced to Henry David Thoreau through his essays on nature and civil disobedience.
Examples
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Henry David Thoreau wrote about his experience living simply in a cabin near Walden Pond.
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The philosophy of Henry David Thoreau continues to inspire environmentalists and activists today.
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The famous author Henry David Thoreau wrote 'Walden'.
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Many people admire Henry David Thoreau for his ideas on nature.
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Henry David Thoreau wrote extensively about simple living in natural surroundings in his most famous work, 'Walden.'
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As a social critic, Henry David Thoreau inspired many with his ideas on civil disobedience and individualism.
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The legacy of Henry David Thoreau continues to influence modern environmental and political movements.
Synonyms
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An American writer and thinker known for simple living and not obeying unjust laws
Surface Forms
Morphology
Henry + David + Thoreau
This item is a proper name made of personal names; its meaning as a specific 19th‑century American writer and social critic is referential and cannot be derived from the literal meanings of 'Henry', 'David', or 'Thoreau'. Knowing the constituent names does not let a B1 learner infer his identity, works, or significance, so prior exposure or cultural knowledge is required.
Etymology
Henry David Thoreau lived simply in a small cabin by Walden Pond and wrote the book 'Walden' about his life in nature. Because he chose 'simple living' and refused to obey laws he thought were unfair ('civil disobedience'), people often use his name to talk about nature, simple life, or peaceful protest.