Thoreau, Henry David

Walden and Civil Disobedience: (American Library): AND Civil Disobedience

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ISBN 13:
9780140390445
author:
Thoreau, Henry David
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Longman
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
12.9 x 1.4 x 19.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Other prose: 19th century
Condition:
New
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Walden and Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau is a thought-provoking collection of writings on social responsibility and personal conviction. In 1845, Thoreau moved to a small cabin near Walden Pond, where he reflected on the natural world and the human condition. This account, Walden, offers a unique blend of naturalist's wonder and transcendentalist's yearning for spiritual truth and self-reliance. However, Thoreau's embrace of solitude and simplicity did not mean a withdrawal from social and political matters. In Civil Disobedience, he expresses his strong antislavery and antiwar sentiments, influencing resistance movements worldwide. This volume provides valuable insight into Thoreau's principled and idiosyncratic life, making it a compelling read for those interested in philosophy, history, and ethics. Published by Penguin, a leading publisher of classic literature, this edition features an introduction and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as an up-to-date translation.

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