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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Set against the backdrop of nature, the book chronicles Thoreau's two-year retreat at Walden Pond, exploring themes of simplicity, self-reliance, and the beauty of the natural world. It also features "Civil Disobedience," a powerful essay advocating for resistance against unjust government actions. This edition includes an introduction by Charles R. Anderson and a comprehensive timeline of Thoreau's life, enriching the reader's understanding of his philosophical contributions to American literature.
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Walden and on the Duty of Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry David Thoreau
- Publisher
- Warbler Classics
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 238
- ISBN13
- 9781957240022
- 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
- Set against the backdrop of nature, the book chronicles Thoreau's two-year retreat at Walden Pond, exploring themes of simplicity, self-reliance, and the beauty of the natural world. It also features "Civil Disobedience," a powerful essay advocating for resistance against unjust government actions. This edition includes an introduction by Charles R. Anderson and a comprehensive timeline of Thoreau's life, enriching the reader's understanding of his philosophical contributions to American literature.