02566cam a22003853u 4500 205 UtSlPG 20260610133028.0 m cr n 260607r1995||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1995 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1995-01-01 Judith Boss, and David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified Civil disobedience Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Walden Woods Wilderness areas -- Massachusetts -- Walden Woods Natural history -- Massachusetts -- Walden Woods Solitude Government, Resistance to Walden Woods (Mass.) -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/205 42335 42335