About the Audiobook
Key Characters
- Henry David Thoreau
- The State (as an abstract entity)
Themes & Mood
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'On the Duty of Civil Disobedience' about and what are its core arguments?
This specific edition of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Henry David Thoreau.
How does Thoreau's philosophy of civil disobedience compare to that of Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr.?
This specific edition of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Henry David Thoreau.
Who would benefit most from listening to this essay – what kind of listener is it best suited for?
This specific edition of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Henry David Thoreau.
What makes Thoreau's essay still relevant today, over 170 years after it was written?
This specific edition of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Henry David Thoreau.
Where can I listen to a free audiobook version of 'On the Duty of Civil Disobedience'?
This specific edition of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Henry David Thoreau.
What are the key themes explored in 'On the Duty of Civil Disobedience', such as individual liberty and the role of government?
This specific edition of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Henry David Thoreau.
Is this essay a call to outright revolution, or does Thoreau advocate for a more nuanced approach to social change?
This specific edition of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Henry David Thoreau.