Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience

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Walden and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience are two pivotal works by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, exploring themes of individuality, nature, and social justice. In Walden, Thoreau recounts his two-year experiment in simple living at Walden Pond, advocating for self-sufficiency and a deeper connection with nature. Through vivid descriptions and reflective prose, he challenges societal norms and encourages readers to live deliberately and authentically, free from materialism and distractions.On the Duty of Civil Disobedience, originally a lecture titled Resistance to Civil Government, delves into the moral obligation to resist unjust governmental practices. Thoreau argues that individuals must prioritize their conscience over conformity, exemplified by his own refusal to pay taxes in protest against slavery and the Mexican-American War. Both works offer profound insights into the importance of personal integrity, environmental awareness, and the need for social change, establishing Thoreau as a visionary thinker in American literature and philosophy.

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Publisher - Lettel

Language - English

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Henry Henry David Thoreau


Published Date - 2025-10-28

ISBN - 9609441304718

Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm

Page Count - 222

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