What does Thoreau mean when he says, "The earth is all alive and covered with papillae"? what do thes details tell us about the natural world in general

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What does Thoreau mean when he says, "The earth is all alive and covered with papillae"? what do thes details tell us about the natural world in general

located in Spring and its the description of the booming ice

Asked by alexis f #307977 on 3/12/2013 10:36 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/13/2013 12:04 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/13/2013 12:04 AM

This is all about the cycles of life and regeneration. The earth is covered with new buds (growth) and life is springing up again. Thoreau felt it essential to live with nature's natural rhythms.

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