In what way was Ralph Waldo Emerson important in Henry David Thoreau's
professional life?
• A. Thoreau could not find a publisher for his books and relied on
Emerson's influence.
O B. Emerson criticized Thoreau's work, which led to a long-standing
rivalry.
• C. Emerson was the one who paid Thoreau's poll tax, which freed him
from prison.
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D. Thoreau lived on Emerson's land, which was the subject of one of
his books.