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Henry David Thoreau
American essayist, poet, and Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau.
After attempting to establish himself in the New York literary market, Henry David Thoreau returned to Concord in late 1843 primarily because his efforts to find professional success in the city had failed.1
Beyond his lack of literary success, Thoreau was confirmed in his distaste for city life, which prompted his move back home. Upon his return, he rejoined his family’s business, where he worked making pencils and grinding graphite.12