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Walden and Civil Disobedience

By Henry David Thoreau
Series: Signature Editions
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Walden and Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau is a seminal collection exploring themes of nature, simplicity, and individualism. In Walden, Thoreau reflects on simple living in natural surroundings, inspired by his time spent in a cabin near Walden Pond. In Civil Disobedience, he presents a powerful argument for resisting government policies that are morally unjust, advocating for nonviolent protest to inspire change.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by reflections on life in harmony with nature and the value of self-reliance, or if you are interested in thought-provoking essays that explore personal freedom and ethical resistance to injustice. It's ideal for readers who appreciate philosophical musings paired with narratives on independence and civil responsibility.

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Walden and Civil Disobedience

In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved into a cabin in the woods at Walden Pond to record a philosophical experiment in living: to simplify his life, to support himself entirely by his own labor, and to draw spiritual sustenance from his surroundings. The result: Walden: Or, Life in the Woods (1854).

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In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved into a cabin in the woods at Walden Pond to record a philosophical experiment in living: to simplify his life, to support himself entirely by his own labour, and to draw spiritual sustenance from his surroundings. The result was Walden: Or, Life in the Woods (1854).

In 1846, Thoreau refused to pay a mandated poll tax, objecting to supporting a government that protected slavery and had launched an aggressive war against Mexico. In his essay Civil Disobedience, Thoreau argues that it is the duty of every citizen to disobey immoral laws—and willingly suffer the legal consequences for doing so.

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Walden and Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau is frequently praised for its profound philosophical insights and eloquent prose. Reviewers often highlight its enduring relevance, especially in discussions about simplicity, nature, and individualism. Thoreau's reflections on self-reliance and civil responsibility continue to resonate strongly with readers, offering both inspiration and thought-provoking commentary on modern society.

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ISBN: 9781435171817

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 312

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Fiction General Fiction Henry David Thoreau Literary Fiction Series: Signature Editions

About the Author

Henry David Thoreau(18171862)was born in Concord, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard in 1837, the same year he began his lifelong Journal. Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thoreau became a key member of the Transcendentalist movement.

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