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Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American novelist known for his works on nature and ecology. Thoreau’s most famous work is Walden, an account of his experiences with nature at Walden Pond. Thoreau’s works addressed man’s relationship with nature, the role of politics in society, and the importance of growth through self-reflection. Historical figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. were heavily influenced by Thoreau’s philosophy of civil disobedience.