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"Walden and Civil Disobedience," by Henry David Thoreau, encapsulates the author's experiments in self-reliance and his reflections on a society bound by unnecessary laws and institutions. "Walden" is a vivid account of Thoreau's solitary life in the woods near Walden Pond, emphasizing simplicity, introspection, and a deep connection to nature. "Civil Disobedience" advocates for nonviolent resistance to unjust laws, stressing the importance of individual conscience over collective compliance. Together, these works challenge readers to contemplate the essence of freedom, individuality, and societal progress.
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Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American essayist, naturalist, philosopher, and poet. Born at Concord, Massachusetts, and educated at Harvard, he began his career as a teacher. Through his older friend and neighbor, Ralph Waldo Emerson, he became a part of the Transcendentalist circle and one of that group’s most eloquent spokespersons. He is best known for his book Walden and his essay “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience.”