Andrew's review
Walden and Resistance to Civil Government (Norton Critical Editions)
by Henry David Thoreau
Andrew's review
Walden and Resistance to Civil Government (Norton Critical Editions) by Henry David Thoreau
Andrew's review
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"You'll get as much out of it as you put into it," goes a familiar cliche. And while Thoreau would hate having a cliche applied to his work, it certainly is true of Walden.
Yes, there are dull parts, and Thoreau comes off as a bit of a scold.
But Walden is so much more than dull observations of ants or scolding us for being slaves to an capitalistic-industrial system.
It is inspiring and thought-provoking, and sections, such as the third chapter, "Reading", are absolutely sublime. It is a must read.
Yes, there are dull parts, and Thoreau comes off as a bit of a scold.
But Walden is so much more than dull observations of ants or scolding us for being slaves to an capitalistic-industrial system.
It is inspiring and thought-provoking, and sections, such as the third chapter, "Reading", are absolutely sublime. It is a must read.
