Walden, and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience (First Avenue Classics ™)

By: Henry David Thoreau

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Synopsis: In these two American literary classics, Henry David Thoreau offers readers his experiences and thoughts on how to live a more fulfilling life and stand up for what is right. Having spent two years living in solitude at Walden Pond, he stresses the importance of a quiet, reflective life and the rewards of a nonmaterialistic existence in Walden. His essay "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" discusses his belief in nonviolent protests against an unjust government—in particular, he attacks the US government's approval of slavery and support for the Mexican-American War. These unabridged versions were first published in 1854 and 1849, respectively, but their ideas are timeless.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 336 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781467768573
Related ISBNs:: 9781467732451, 9781467749886, 9781467749893
Publisher:: Lerner Publishing Group
Date of Addition:: 03/07/23
Copyrighted By:: Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy
Grade Levels:: Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:: 12–18
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.