Wild Apples
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
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Book • Nonfiction
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American Literature•
Philosophy•
Science & Nature•
World History2009
Adult
14+ years
In his essay "Wild Apples," Henry David Thoreau explores the history, significance, and characteristics of wild apples. Thoreau reflects on humanity's relationship with nature, celebrating the apple's wildness and its connection to the natural world. He offers observations on the apple's role in cultural and ecological contexts, encouraging appreciation for these resilient fruits.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Informative
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Wild Apples by Henry David Thoreau is celebrated for its vivid depiction of nature and philosophical musings. Readers praise its poetic prose and insightful exploration of the natural world. However, some find its pacing slow and its themes occasionally repetitive. Overall, it remains a valuable read for nature enthusiasts and those interested in transcendental philosophy.
Readers who appreciate Wild Apples by Henry David Thoreau often have a keen interest in nature, philosophy, and transcendentalism. Similar audiences enjoy Walden by Thoreau and Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson, seeking insight into natural beauty, self-reliance, and contemplative observation.
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48
Book • Nonfiction
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American Literature•
Philosophy•
Science & Nature•
World History2009
Adult
14+ years
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