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Walden

On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

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Thoreau emphasizes his desire to live reflectively and authentically, seeking to learn from life and avoid a superficial existence. He values life deeply and aims to embrace it fully, rejecting anything that detracts from true living.

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Thoreau takes us to 19th-century America, where he spent over two years living simply by Walden Pond. It’s part reflection on a simpler life, part critique of materialism. Some parts drag a bit, but overall, it’s worth the read.