~ 1895 ~
"Poems of Nature" is a collection of classic nature poems by Henry David Thoreau, the renowned American poet and philosopher. These poems were predominantly composed during the early years of Thoreau's life, before he turned twenty-six. In the autumn of 1841, he expressed his immersion in verses, likening them to rustling leaves surrounding him, evoking the image of Autumnus himself emerging in certain valleys. However, Thoreau acknowledges that some of his poems may be akin to withered and yellow leaves, destined to enrich the soil for future bountiful harvests. This collection showcases Thoreau's profound connection with nature and his poetic exploration of its beauty and significance.