Date of Award
1985
Type
Thesis
Major
Specialist in Education
Degree Type
Specialist Degree in Education
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Dr. Lenemaja Friedman
Second Advisor
Dr. Bob Henderson
Third Advisor
Dr. Carolyn Cartledge
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to explore Thoreau's historical perspective and to examine how his perception of history is reflected in his major work Walden. Regarding the scope of the project, three dimensions of Thoreau's perception and use of history were treated: his belief in a historical continuity of experience; his belief in historical truth as myth; and his quest for the American past. Regarding the limitations of the project, Thoreau's thought and other works were only drawn upon as they served to provide a context for discussion and no effort was made to reconcile any ambiguities in Thoreau's historical perspective in the belief that the overall evidence indicates a consistency in both his perception and use of history.
Recommended Citation
Fineran, Kathleen Tracy Alonzo, "The Ever Present Past: Thoreau's Perception and Use of History in Walden" (1985). Theses and Dissertations. 620.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/620
