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Walden and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience

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Exploring themes of survival and nature, this spiritual autobiography reflects on Henry David Thoreau's life at Walden Pond. It combines his detailed observations of the natural world with his philosophical insights on historical change and societal issues. As a strong abolitionist, Thoreau's advocacy for civil disobedience has resonated through history, influencing prominent figures like Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. The work serves as both a personal narrative and a critique of contemporary society.

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Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Book Jungle
Publié
2009
Format
souple
Pages
260
ISBN13
9781438526638
Séries
Première publication
1854
Titre original
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
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3,85 sur 5
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Exploring themes of survival and nature, this spiritual autobiography reflects on Henry David Thoreau's life at Walden Pond. It combines his detailed observations of the natural world with his philosophical insights on historical change and societal issues. As a strong abolitionist, Thoreau's advocacy for civil disobedience has resonated through history, influencing prominent figures like Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. The work serves as both a personal narrative and a critique of contemporary society.