Walden and Civil Disobedience (Clydesdale Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073QZHCZ7 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 511 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the musings of academics such as Thomas Paine in Common Sense to the striking personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our intellectual history through the words of the exceptional few.First published in 1854, Walden was written by the renowned transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau about his experience living off the land at Walden Pond for more than two years. Packaged in handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential works. In addition to Walden, this edition also includes Thoreau’s essay on Civil Disobedience, which discusses his views on the nature of government and its negative effects on society.With a new foreword by survivalist Matt Graham, venture into the woods with Thoreau and explore the complexities of life and truth in this classic piece of American literature.. Thoreau divides his deliberations and meditations into a variety of s
A brilliant classic by a brilliant man. One of my favorite books by Henry David Thoreau. The illustrations add to it nicely and the cover and binding seem well made. This book is excellent for anyone who loves the idea of escaping from society and finding yourself. It serves as a reminder that as modern society advances, we become almost less human, going about the motions rather than living and experiencing all t. "One of the greatest works of American literatureand one that will change your life." according to Bill Baker. I have read this a number of times and still it holds up as one of the greatest works of literature written certainly by an American and perhaps one of top 100 works of literature ever written.In college, my professor noted, 'This book will change your life!' He was right.. LESS government is MORE Roberto Rigolin Ferreira Lopes We are in 1849, Thoreau is not happy with his government; a war is going on + he went to jail for not paying taxes (Remember Walden? The man counted every shilling). This essay, therefore, is defending that LESS government is MORE, the State must recognize the individual as independent and as the source of its power + authority. Of course, if you are thought-free, fancy-free
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