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Walden and Civil Disobedience
- Narrated by: Daniel Adam Day, Sam Torode
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: History, World
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Summary
This audiobook includes both of Henry David Thoreau's most popular and enduring works, the book Walden and the essay "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience."
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- Brian Corbett
- 07-09-19
A Libertarian Manifesto of sorts
I had only dabbled in Thoreau before this. It was advantageous to read these two entries together, consecutively as it were, because Walden gives a firm and comprehensive context of the author; then Civil Disobedience relays the bulk of his views and perception of society. The author’s ideas are relatable and relevant even far more than a century after publishing. It also was striking as he was talking about slavery and the current affairs of his time, I kept remembering, like, oh yeah this is before Lincoln and the civil war and abolition and all that. And Thoreau is a New Englander, so it’s a very poignant take on things. Would recommend to any friends who are intellectually inclined.
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- Kristina M
- 31-05-20
Not what I expected
I chose this book because I thoroughly enjoy Alan Skalar’s version of Walden on the Calm app. Alan’s intro clearly states that it has been edited for sleepiness, like many books on the app. :)
In listening to much of this book, I have found that the Calm version includes all of the parts which I am interested in. In listening to the unabridged version, I find that the contents can be divided into about 10% a story of a man choosing to live simply for a couple years in home he built in the woods, and 90% unorganized ramblings of criticism and belittlement of his peers.
On a positive note, I enjoyed the voice of Daniel Adam Day, and the quality of the audio recording was good and seamless.
I will be exchanging this title after I finish this review. Not what I was looking for. But so glad audible gives me the chance to exchange and find something more suited to my tastes!!
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