Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau) was an American author, poet, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, philosopher, and leading transcendentalist. He is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay, Civil Disobedience, an argument for individual resistance to civil government in moral opposition to an unjust state. Thoreau's books, articles, essays, journals, and poetry total over 20 volumes. Am...
Walden Or Life in the Woods And "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience"
Walden Or Life in the Woods And "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience"
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Henry David Thoreau's seminal work, Walden, offers a collection of his deep reflections on life and society, born from his two years spent living simply by Walden Pond. This volume also includes "Civil Disobedience," his powerful essay advocating for individual liberty and protest against governmental overreach. Thoreau's writings continue to inspire readers to embrace a philosophy of individualism and a profound connection with the natural world.
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Walden Or Life in the Woods And "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience"Paperback, 2004
305 pages
Penguin BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780451529459Reissue
