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Title
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ECHOES OF HENRY THOREAU IN E. B. WHITE'S "CHARLOTTE'S WEB".
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Creator
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SWANSON, JUNE CHARLIER., Florida Atlantic University, Pearce, Howard D.
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Abstract/Description
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Echoes of Henry David Thoreau's Walden can be found throughout E. B. White's Charlotte's Web. White admired Thoreau and this admiration is reflected both in White's subject matter and his writing style. Many of the themes of Walden reappear in Charlotte's Web--celebration of the gift of life, morning and awakening, simplicity, solitude, love of nature, individuality, and freedom. White echoes Thoreau's writing style, a style that is clear and precise, yet rich in original metaphor, paradox,...
Show moreEchoes of Henry David Thoreau's Walden can be found throughout E. B. White's Charlotte's Web. White admired Thoreau and this admiration is reflected both in White's subject matter and his writing style. Many of the themes of Walden reappear in Charlotte's Web--celebration of the gift of life, morning and awakening, simplicity, solitude, love of nature, individuality, and freedom. White echoes Thoreau's writing style, a style that is clear and precise, yet rich in original metaphor, paradox, incongruity, and subtle humor. In addition, Charlotte's Web follows Walden in structure. Both books begin in spring or early summer and follow the cycle of seasons through to the reawakening of the next spring.
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Date Issued
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1986
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14336
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Subject Headings
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White, E B--(Elwyn Brooks),--1899---Criticism and interpretation, Thoreau, Henry David,--1817-1862--Influence--White
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Format
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Document (PDF)
