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Walden with Thoreau's Essay on the Duty of Civil Disobedience

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The narrative details Thoreau's two-year experiment in solitude at a cabin by Walden Pond, situated on land owned by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Through this experience, he seeks to attain a clearer perspective on society by distancing himself from its influences, reflecting on themes of nature, self-reliance, and simplicity. The work serves as a profound exploration of individualism and a critique of contemporary societal norms.

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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.