Thoreau Political Writings [Paperback]

A complete edition of political essays by the eloquent and influential American writer Henry David Thoreau, first published in 1996.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.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.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.Introduction; Chronology and bibliography; 1. 'Resistance to civil government'; 2. 'Economy', 'Higher laws', 'Conclusion' (from Walden); 3. 'Life without principle'; 4. 'Slavery in Massachusetts'; 5. 'A plea for Captain John Brown'; 6. 'Martyrdom of John Brown'; 7. 'The last days of John Brown'.