Henry David Thoreau

Discover Henry David Thoreau’s two inspiring masterworks in one combined, exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.’s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning combinedWalden and “Civil Disobedience” special edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you’re reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” — “Economy,” Walden “Unjust laws exist: shall we be content to obey them, or shall we endeavor to amend them, and obey them until we have succeeded, or shall we transgress them at once?” —“Civil Disobedience” Henry David Thoreau reflects on life, politics, and society in these two inspiring masterworks: Walden and "Civil Disobedience." In 1845, Thoreau moved to a cabin that he built with his own hands along the shores of Walden Pond in Massachusetts. Shedding the trivial ties that he felt bound much of humanity, Thoreau drew both physical and mental inspiration from the land, and he pursued truth in the quiet of nature. In Walden, he explains how separating oneself from the world of men can fully awaken the sleeping self. Thoreau holds fast to the notion that you have not truly existed until you adopt such a lifestyle—and only then can you reenter society as an enlightened being. These simple but profound musings—as well as "Civil Disobedience," his protest of the government's interference with civil liberty—have inspired many to embrace his philosophy of individualism and his love of nature. More than a century and a half later, his message is timelier than ever.

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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Walden, written by Henry David Thoreau, chronicles his two-year experiment in simple living at Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. Thoreau explores themes of self-reliance, spirituality, and the importance of nature by reflecting on his daily life, scientific observations, and philosophical insights. Living in a cabin he built himself, he immerses in the natural world, observing seasonal changes, wildlife, and plant life with meticulous detail. His work ultimately advocates for a life of intentional simplicity and personal independence, providing both a critique of modern society and a guide to a more fulfilling life connected to nature.Walden holds historical importance as a foundational text in American transcendentalism and environmentalism, advocating simplicity and self-reliance as counterpoints to industrialization and materialism. Published in 1854, Thoreau's reflections on living in harmony with nature and resisting societal pressures resonated with growing sentiments about individual freedom and ecological awareness. The book's influence extends into movements for conservation and civil disobedience, inspiring figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Thoreau's work challenges readers to consider their relationship with nature, making Walden a timeless call for introspection and mindful living.

In Walden, or Life in the Woods, Henry David Thoreau explores the depths of self-reliance and simplicity, recounting his two-year experiment in solitary living at Walden Pond. Nestled in the woods near Concord, Massachusetts, Thoreau's retreat was not a bid for isolation but a pursuit of greater clarity about society. His reflective narrative, organized by the changing seasons, offers insights into the rhythms of nature and the essence of human existence. Influenced by Transcendentalist ideals, Thoreau examines the virtues of introspection, personal freedom, and a life stripped of material excess.This enduring work invites readers to consider the profound connections between nature, individuality, and spiritual fulfillment, serving as a timeless call to live more deliberately.

Konsten att vandra och andra essäer samlar några av Henry David Thoreaus mest inflytelserika texter, där läsaren får möta honom som ekolog, politisk filosof och poet. Thoreau, en av Amerikas mest ikoniska tänkare, utforskar här en skarp civilisationskritik, en livsbejakande individualism och, inte minst, en djup och outtröttlig kärlek till naturen. Naturen är för Thoreau inte bara en bakgrund till människans liv, den utgör själva kärnan för hela tillvaron, en konstant och oföränderlig kraft som står över alla mänskliga konstruktioner och föreställningar. I essäerna framträder hans filosofi i full blom. Här ges naturen företräde framför allt annat till och med Gud. Det är hälsosammare att se ned på marken än upp mot himlen , skriver han i sin dagbok och fångar därmed sin djupa respekt och vördnad för det jordiska, såväl som sin obevekliga tro på människans förmåga att leva i harmoni med världen omkring oss. Essäerna ger inte bara en inblick i hans briljans som stilist, utan också i hans vision om en mer naturlig och rättvis värld. Thoreaus ord har inspirerat generationer, från ekologer till människorättsaktivister som Gandhi och Martin Luther King, och hans budskap om naturens och frihetens värde är lika aktuellt idag som det var på hans egen tid. Denna reviderade nyutgåva av Konsten att vandra är översatt av Erik Carlquist och har ett insiktsfullt förord av idéhistorikern Ronny Ambjörnsson.

Together for the first time, classic essays on how and when to disobey the government from two of the greatest thinkers in our literature As we grapple with how to respond to emerging threats against democracy, Library of America brings together for the first time two seminal essays about the duties of citizenship and the imperatives of conscience. In "Resistance to Civil Government" (1849), Henry David Thoreau recounts the story of a night he spent in jail for refusing to pay poll taxes, which he believed supported the Mexican American War and the expansion of slavery. His larger aim was to articulate a view of individual conscience as a force in American politics. No writer has made a more persuasive case for obedience to a "higher law." In "Civil Disobedience" (1970), Hannah Arendt offers a stern rebuttal to Thoreau. For Arendt, Thoreau stands in willful opposition to the public and collective spirit that defines civil disobedience. Only through positive collective action and the promises we make to each other in a civil society can meaningful change occur. This deluxe paperback features an introduction by Roger Berkowitz, Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and Professor of Politics, Philosophy, and Human Rights at Bard College, who reflects on the tradition of civil disobedience and the future of American politics.

In Walden, Thoreau explains how separating oneself from the world of men can truly awaken the sleeping self. Thoreau holds fast to the notion that you have not truly existed until you adopt such a lifestyle—and only then can you reenter society, as an enlightened being. These simple but profound musings—as well as “Civil Disobedience,” his protest against the government’s interference with civil liberty—have inspired many to embrace his philosophy of individualism and his love of nature. More than a century and a half later, his message is more timely than ever.

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