Walden, Walking & Civil Disobedience (Including The Life of Henry David Thoreau) (eBook)

Embracing Nature, Individualism, & Nonviolent Resistance: Thoreau's Vision

Henry David Thoreau (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
332 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654767891-5 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Walden, Walking & Civil Disobedience (Including The Life of Henry David Thoreau)', Henry David Thoreau presents a collection of his most influential works that delve into the themes of self-reliance, simplicity, nature, and resistance to unjust authority. Through his transcendentalist lens, Thoreau discusses his experiences living in solitude at Walden Pond, his thoughts on the importance of walking as a form of meditation and connection to nature, and his famous essay on civil disobedience as a tool for advocating for justice. Thoreau's writing is characterized by its poetic and philosophical depth, making it a seminal work in American literature. This compilation provides a comprehensive insight into the mind of a visionary thinker of the 19th century. Henry David Thoreau, a philosopher, naturalist, and advocate for social change, was deeply influenced by the transcendentalist movement and his own experiences in nature. Thoreau's passion for living deliberately and questioning societal norms is reflected in his writings, inspiring readers to embrace simplicity and individualism. 'Walden, Walking & Civil Disobedience' is a must-read for anyone seeking profound reflections on nature, society, and the human experience, as well as a deeper understanding of Thoreau's impactful life and ideas.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: 19th-Century Literature • American Literature • Between the World and Me • Deepak Chopra • Eckhart Tolle • Environmentalism • Hemingway • Homo Deus • Individualism • Into the wild • Jack London • Naturalist • Nature writing • nonviolent resistance • on the road • philosophical essays • Political Philosophy • The Art of War • The Social Contract • Transcendentalism