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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Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
Walden is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience is a transcendentalist essay arguing that individuals should not permit governments to overrule or atrophy
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Focusing on simple living amidst nature, this work blends personal reflection, social experimentation, and spiritual exploration. It serves as a declaration of independence and a satirical take on society, while also offering insights into self-reliance. Through his experiences, Thoreau invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world and the complexities of modern life.
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Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau
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- Subtitle
- Walden is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience is a transcendentalist essay arguing that individuals should not permit governments to overrule or atrophy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry David Thoreau
- Publisher
- Les prairies numériques
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9782491251406
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- 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
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- 3.85 out of 5
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- Focusing on simple living amidst nature, this work blends personal reflection, social experimentation, and spiritual exploration. It serves as a declaration of independence and a satirical take on society, while also offering insights into self-reliance. Through his experiences, Thoreau invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world and the complexities of modern life.