Essays : Political, Philosophical & Historical Essays

In "Essays," Henry David Thoreau presents a collection of profound reflections that capture the essence of 19th-century American transcendentalism. With a style characterized by lyrical prose and philosophical depth, Thoreau explores themes such as nature, individuality, simplicity, and societal critique. These essays, ranging from the well-known "Civil Disobedience" to meditative pieces on nature and self-reliance, articulate a compelling vision of living authentically and in harmony with the natural world, challenging contemporary norms and encouraging readers to ponder the significance of their existence within the broader tapestry of life. Thoreau, a pivotal figure in the transcendentalist movement, was profoundly influenced by his experiences in nature and his philosophical conversations with contemporaries like Ralph Waldo Emerson. His commitment to simplicity, nonconformity, and deep ecological awareness stemmed from both personal conviction and social circumstance. Thoreau's time spent living in a cabin at Walden Pond became emblematic of his belief in living deliberately and purposefully, which permeates the essays in this collection. Readers seeking both inspiration and intellectual engagement will find Thoreau's "Essays" a powerful exploration of self and society. This collection not only invites readers to reflect on their relationship with the world around them but also challenges them to confront the moral complexities of their actions. Thoreau's work remains deeply resonant, offering timeless wisdom that encourages a profound connection to nature and a critical examination of modern existence.


  1. Walden

    Henry David Thoreau

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  2. Walden

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  3. Viikko virran vietävänä

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  4. The Ultimate Classics Collection – Volume Three: 10 Novels and Stories from Daniel Defoe, Henry David Thoreau, John Milton, Homer, Machiavelli, & More

    Daniel Defoe, Homer, Jonathan Swift, The Brothers Grimm, Niccolo Machiavelli, Henry David Thoreau, John Milton, Aesop

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  5. Villiydestä ja vapaudesta : Kootut esseet

    Henry David Thoreau

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  6. Walden & Civil Disobedience : Masterpiece Library Edition

    Henry David Thoreau

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  7. 1800 Citations de philosophes

    Aristote, Épicure, Platon, Thalès de Milet, – Socrate, Protagoras, Anaximandre, Épictète, Héraclite, Marc Aurèle, René Descartes, Michel de Montaigne, Alexis de Tocqueville, Voltaire, Charles De Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emmanuel Kant, Hannah Arendt, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Friedrich Nietzsche, Arthur Schopenhauer, David Hume, John Locke, Francis Bacon, Thomas Hobbes, Thomas More, Confucius, Érasme, Lao Tseu, Baruch Spinoza, Søren Kierkegaard, Nicolas Machiavel, Thomas d'Aquin, Henry David Thoreau

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  8. Comprendre Thoreau

    Henry David Thoreau

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  9. 50 citations de Thoreau

    Henry David Thoreau

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  10. 400 citations de philosophes essentiels

    Confucius, Érasme, Lao Tseu, Baruch Spinoza, Søren Kierkegaard, Nicolas Machiavel, Thomas d'Aquin, Henry David Thoreau

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  11. Walden : Henry David Thoreau's Timeless Reflection on Simplicity, Nature, and Self-Reliance

    Henry David Thoreau, Zenith Horizon Publishing

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  12. Walden - Audiobook

    Henry David Thoreau, Classic Audiobooks

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