Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was an influential American essayist, poet, and philosopher, born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts. He is renowned for his seminal work 'Walden,' which reflects on simple living in harmony with nature. Additionally, his essay 'Civil Disobedience' advocates for individual resistance to government policies that are unjust. Thoreau's writings have significantly impacted both the environmental movement and social justice advocacy. His philosophical approach emphasizes the importance of nature, self-reliance, and moral integrity.