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.
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Central to the philosophy of Transcendentalism, the narrative explores Thoreau's two-year experiment in simplicity and self-reliance at Walden Pond. Through detailed observations of nature and daily life, he articulates his quest for a more authentic existence, reflecting on the impact of society's institutions. Alongside this classic account, the volume features "Civil Disobedience," where Thoreau asserts the moral obligation to oppose governmental injustice. Together, these works embody his enduring legacy as a champion of individualism and natural living.
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Walden and Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau
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- Released
- 2021
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- (Paperback)
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry David Thoreau
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN13
- 9781420979176
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies, Nature, Philosophical Topics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, USA, 19th century, America, Loneliness, Forests, Experiments (Science), Civilization, Wilderness
- First published
- 1854
- Original title
- Walden; or, Life in the Woods
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Central to the philosophy of Transcendentalism, the narrative explores Thoreau's two-year experiment in simplicity and self-reliance at Walden Pond. Through detailed observations of nature and daily life, he articulates his quest for a more authentic existence, reflecting on the impact of society's institutions. Alongside this classic account, the volume features "Civil Disobedience," where Thoreau asserts the moral obligation to oppose governmental injustice. Together, these works embody his enduring legacy as a champion of individualism and natural living.