Walden and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience
This volume contains two major works by Thoreau. Walden chronicles his two-year experiment living deliberately in a cabin by Walden Pond, examining society's values and exploring a simpler way of life. On the Duty of Civil Disobedience presents his influential argument for resisting unjust laws through non-violent resistance, advocating individual conscience over governmental authority.
Divisions
- Walden0 / 1
An account of Thoreau's experiment in simple living by Walden Pond, exploring economy, society, nature, and self-discovery.
- Economy0 / 1
Thoreau's justification for his retreat to the woods and detailed analysis of the economy of simple living.
- Where I Lived, and What I Lived For0 / 5
Description of Thoreau's choice of location at Walden Pond and his philosophical intentions for the experiment.
- Reading0 / 1
Thoreau's reflections on the importance of reading classical literature and the value of intellectual development.
- Sounds0 / 1
Thoreau's observations of the natural and artificial sounds surrounding his cabin, including railroads and wildlife.
- Solitude0 / 1
Thoreau's meditations on solitude and his discoveries about the companionship found in nature and self-reflection.
- Visitors0 / 1
Thoreau's accounts of various guests to his cabin and his observations about human society and character.
- The Bean-Field0 / 0
Thoreau's reflections on his labor cultivating beans and what he learned from this work.
- The Village0 / 4
Thoreau's observations of village life and society, and his experience being jailed for tax resistance.
- The Ponds0 / 0
Detailed descriptions of Walden Pond and other local ponds, their properties, wildlife, and natural beauty.
- Baker Farm0 / 1
Thoreau's visit to Baker Farm and encounter with John Field and his family during a rainstorm.
- Higher Laws0 / 6
Thoreau's exploration of human nature, diet, hunting, and the pursuit of higher moral and spiritual principles.
- Brute Neighbors0 / 1
Thoreau's accounts of encounters with animals and insects around Walden Pond and their behaviors.
- House-Warming0 / 5
Thoreau's preparations for winter, including building a fireplace and the construction details of his dwelling.
- Former Inhabitants and Winter Visitors0 / 0
Thoreau's investigations into the history of previous inhabitants of the area and visitors during winter.
- Winter Animals0 / 0
Thoreau's observations of animals and their behaviors during the winter months at Walden Pond.
- The Pond in Winter0 / 0
Thoreau's descriptions of Walden Pond frozen over and his reflections on the winter landscape.
- Spring0 / 1
Thoreau's joyful observations of spring's arrival, the thaw, and the return of life and growth.
- Conclusion0 / 0
Thoreau's reflections on his experiment, lessons learned, and philosophical conclusions about living deliberately.
- On the Duty of Civil Disobedience0 / 18
Thoreau's influential essay arguing for principled resistance to unjust government through non-violent non-compliance.