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A 5 page research paper that analyzes two biographies on the life of Henry David Thoreau. The writer argues that the work of Steven Fink in this book Prophet in the Marketplace builds upon existing scholarship, such as Walter Harding's Days of Henry Thoreau, providing new insight into Thoreau's career. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Whos Who among North American Authors. This isnt meant to imply that Fink is without credentials. He is an associate professor at the University of Washington, who specializes in American
literature and American studies (U. of Washington dg.htm). Nevertheless, there is little doubt, after reading his biography of Henry David Thoreau, Prophet in the Marketplace, that Fink wont soon be
regarded as having obtained the degree of stature in Thoreau scholarship that is necessary to be included in such publications. This is because his book takes a perspective
on Thoreaus writing career that has never been explored before. As a matter of fact, Fink managed to impress Walter Harding, who gave him an extremely favorable review. Harding, who
has the title of "Distinguished Professor Emeritus" at the State University of New York at Geneseo, was the founding secretary of the Thoreau Society and served as secretary for the
society from 1941-1991 (Ferrara; Schmidt 164). Additionally, he served as editor-in-chief of "The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau" from 1965 through 1972 (Ferrara; Schmidt). Additionally other scholars, such as
Stephen Railton, have also expressed their enthusiastic approval of Finks scholarship (3). Harding is the author of numerous books about Thoreau. By comparing Hardings book, Days of Henry
Thoreau: A Biography with Finks work, it becomes clear as to how Finks scholarship provides new territory to be explored. While Hardings and Finks books are very different, they
can also be seen as being complementary as Finks scholarship adds dimension to the picture of Thoreau, as a person, that Harding portrays in his book. The main thrust of
Hardings book is to explore Thoreau as a man, an ordinary person--since Harding has given his opinion concerning Thoreaus work and writing in previous books. The main thrust of Finks
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