
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher, was a prominent transcendentalist. He is renowned for his book “Walden,” which explores simple living in a natural environment, and his essay “Civil Disobedience,” advocating for resistance against unjust government actions. Thoreau’s work continues to inspire discussions on nature, individualism, and civil disobedience.