Familiar Letters
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 06 (of 20)
Familiar Letters is the sixth volume of the 1906 edition of The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, edited by his friend and first biographer F. B. Sanborn. Sanborn arranges the letters in three periods, the years of discipline, the golden age of achievement, and friends and followers, and links them with his own commentary. Thoreau writes to his family, to Emerson and his household, to the Concord circle, and above all to H. G. O. Blake and other admirers who sought his advice, discussing nature, books, work, solitude and principle. The letters show the same humor, severity and close observation as Walden, in a more personal key. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first letters are free.
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Is Familiar Letters in the public domain?
Yes. Familiar Letters by Henry David Thoreau is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Familiar Letters?
About 9 h 21 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Familiar Letters?
Familiar Letters by Henry David Thoreau is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
