Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

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Author Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
Title Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
Credits Judith Boss, and David Widger
Summary "Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau is a philosophical essay and social critique written in the mid-19th century. This work reflects Thoreau's reflections on simple living in natural surroundings, drawing from his personal experiment of living alone in the woods near Walden Pond. Thoreau emphasizes themes of self-sufficiency, the critique of materialism, and the importance of individual conscience and civil disobedience in the face of unjust laws. The opening of "Walden" begins with Thoreau recounting his two years of solitude in a self-built house by Walden Pond, where he lived simply and engaged in manual labor. He addresses the curiosity of his townsfolk about his lifestyle choices and presents his views on the societal pressures that guide people into lives of "quiet desperation." Through vivid imagery and philosophical musings, Thoreau discusses the burdens of inherited possessions and societal expectations, asserting that many people live unexamined lives. He calls for a re-evaluation of what is considered necessary for a fulfilling life, suggesting that true happiness derives from simplicity, individual thought, and an intimate connection with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Civil disobedience
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Walden Woods
Subject Wilderness areas -- Massachusetts -- Walden Woods
Subject Natural history -- Massachusetts -- Walden Woods
Subject Solitude
Subject Government, Resistance to
Subject Walden Woods (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
Category Text
EBook-No. 205
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 19, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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