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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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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Book Jungle
Jaar van publicatie
2009
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
260
ISBN13
9781438526638
Reeks
Eerste editie
1854
Oorspronkelijke titel
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
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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.