Thoreau's political writing is intensely personal and direct. Both his life and work focus uncompromisingly on the question "how should I live?". This edition of Thoreau's political essays includes "Civil Disobedience", selections from Walden, and the anti-slavery addresses. In her introduction, Nancy L. Rosenblum places the essays in the context of Thoreau's life of self-examination, and analyzes the themes of citizenship and resistance that have made Thoreau an enduring influence in political philosophy and practice.
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Thoreau's political writing is intensely personal and direct. Both his life and work focus uncompromisingly on the question "how should I live?". This edition of Thoreau's political essays includes "Civil Disobedience", selections from Walden, and the anti-slavery addresses.
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Best collection of Thoreau's political writings,
This review is from: Thoreau: Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) (Paperback)
I bought three collections of Thoreau's works in addition to this one when I was writing a term paper for my English class. I consider _Political_Writings_ the best one of the four. It contains selections from _Walden_, "Resistance to Civil Government" (better known as "Civil Disobedience"), "Slavery in Massachusetts," "Life without Principle," and a series of speeches in defense of an abolitionist by the name of John Brown. Thoreau's writings are preceded by a well-written and informative introduction that discusses Thoreau's life and political thought.I consider Thoreau to be one of the best writers of his time. Reading this collection of his works made me question some aspects of my life. It reassured me that society will become more cooperative rather than coercive if individuals such as myself fight for what they believe in. This edition is excellent - the paper is white, smooth, and well bound. I am planning on buying more books in this series (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Works).
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Best collection of Thoreau's political writings,
This review is from: Thoreau: Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) (Paperback)
I bought three collections of Thoreau's works in addition to this one when I was writing a term paper for my English class. I consider _Political_Writings_ the best one of the four. It contains selections from _Walden_, "Resistance to Civil Government" (better known as "Civil Disobedience"), "Slavery in Massachusetts," "Life without Principle," and a series of speeches in defense of an abolitionist by the name of John Brown. Thoreau's writings are preceded by a well-written and informative introduction that discusses Thoreau's life and political thought.I consider Thoreau to be one of the best writers of his time. Reading this collection of his works made me question some aspects of my life. It reassured me that society will become more cooperative rather than coercive if individuals such as myself fight for what they believe in. This edition is excellent - the paper is white, smooth, and well bound. I am planning on buying more books in this series (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Works).
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I heartily accept the motto, - "That government is best which governs least"; and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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I heartily accept the motto, - "That government is best which governs least"; and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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John Brown, New England, United States, Captain Brown, Fugitive Slave Law, Walden Pond, Vigilant Committee, Harper's Ferry New!
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- Civil Disobedience and Other Essays (Dover Thrift Editions) by Henry David Thoreau on 13 pages
- Walden Pond (NE Landmarks) by Bonnie McGrath on 4 pages
- A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers by Henry David Thoreau in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- The Days of Henry Thoreau by Walter Harding in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers by Henry D. Thoreau in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
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