When I taught Walden, students invariably loved it. Great book and I love its final paragraph, which is also yours. He was definitely, in many ways, a morning person. His last paragraph is very hopeful, and refers to a bug that emerged from wood that had been made into a kitchen table. It’s the old story of metamorphosis, the caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, the egg into an emerging insect. Maybe that’s why my students loved Walden—its faith that we can change and appreciate nature rather than exploit it. Good job, Tony!!
Thoreau was the first person who drew me into nature when I came across his books in the local library when I was a young kid in New Zealand. A fantastic read, thank you for bringing these readings to us Tony😊
When I taught Walden, students invariably loved it. Great book and I love its final paragraph, which is also yours. He was definitely, in many ways, a morning person. His last paragraph is very hopeful, and refers to a bug that emerged from wood that had been made into a kitchen table. It’s the old story of metamorphosis, the caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, the egg into an emerging insect. Maybe that’s why my students loved Walden—its faith that we can change and appreciate nature rather than exploit it. Good job, Tony!!
Apparently he was a cat enthusiast! Great essay and collection of pertinent quotes by HDT.
Thoreau was the first person who drew me into nature when I came across his books in the local library when I was a young kid in New Zealand. A fantastic read, thank you for bringing these readings to us Tony😊
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