Studies on Thoreau in the United States

doi:10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5579.2006.06.017

Abstract

Abstract:

The American studies on Thoreau have had a history of more than 100 years.Those early studies focused on Thoreau's life, sorting out relevant literature.With the establishment of his own classical position and scholars' approval of his art achievements, the American studies on Thoreau began to enter into a comprehensive recognition of him and his works in different respects of philosophy, literature, culture and ecology.It is very important for proper recognition of Thoreau to correctly understand various connections in him.

Key words: study on Thoreau, philosophical criticism, literary criticism, ecological criticism, cultural criticism

CLC Number:

I109

Guang-lin WANG. Studies on Thoreau in the United States[J]. Journal of East China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences), 2006, 38(6): 99-103, 117.

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